Napoli, double summer bid for Francesco Pio Esposito: Inter say no | OneFootball

The transfer market news reported months ago has been confirmed: Napoli made a concrete attempt to bring home Francesco Pio Esposito, the young striker born in 2005 and owned by Inter.

Napoli, double bid in the summer for Francesco Pio Esposito: Inter said no

Antonio Conte had identified him as one of the ideal profiles for the club’s offensive future, but a firm double rejection came from Milan.

Napoli’s double attempt for Esposito

As reported by Il Mattino, Napoli made two separate offers to secure the card of the Nerazzurri talent. The first attempt dates back to the autumn of last season, when Esposito was making a name for himself in both the league and cups with convincing performances. The second push came at the start of summer 2025, just before Inter’s departure for their tour in the United States.

In both cases, De Laurentiis’s club tried to take advantage of Conte’s desire to rejuvenate the attacking department, identifying Esposito as the natural heir to a heavyweight striker like Romelu Lukaku, who was later replaced by Lucca and Hojlund.

Inter stands firm: Esposito is not for sale

Despite Napoli’s determination, Inter’s response was firm and unequivocal. The Nerazzurri club considers Francesco Pio Esposito a technical and strategic asset for both the present and the future.

In Milan, they are convinced that the striker can become a stable point of reference for years to come, and for this reason, no formal negotiations were ever opened. Sources close to the management speak of a clear club intention: to lock down the player, protect him from possible offers, and continue to help him grow under the guidance of Cristian Chivu, who appreciates his dedication and maturity.

Esposito, a rising talent and Nerazzurri future

Born in 2005, Francesco Pio Esposito is considered one of the most promising young Italians on the European scene. The younger brother of Sebastiano and Salvatore, he has already made appearances in Serie A and has also stood out in European competitions for his personality and technique.

His progress in Milan has been accelerated precisely by the trust of the Inter environment, which has seen in him a prospect capable of combining physicality, tactical intelligence, and finishing ability. Inter, therefore, aims to develop him as a symbol of their sporting project, rejecting every type of offer — even the most tempting ones.

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