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Ā·21 January 2026
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Ā·21 January 2026
The collective enthusiasm may have arrived a bit too soon, and perhaps is a little exaggerated. āHe touches a ball and he seems like a godā: the memes are multiplying and the fans are asking for a break.
Everyone sighs, except for the Inter supporters, who remain enchanted by the talent they have on their team and donāt want to stop enjoying it. Who are we talking about? Of course, itās Pio Esposito again! Only this time, the situation is a bit different.
Inter, after their defeat in the Champions League against Arsenal, sees its chances of qualifying directly for the round of 16 waver. But among the negatives of the evening, there is one positive that cannot go unnoticed: the young striker born in 2005 is now a certainty.
Decisive against Lecce with a goal and a key player with the assist to Lautaro in the last league match against Udinese, Pio continues to stand out with performances worthy of applause. But is a missed goal in the Champions League enough to spark yet another wave of enthusiasm?
The youngest of the Esposito brothers returned home from the defeat with a more than deserved passing grade in his report card. But in reality, what really gets people talking about him is the spark he ignited in the match and, above all, the recognition from Arsenal fans.
āNew Giroud! Is he for sale? Who is he, heās amazing!ā
There are many comments from Gunners supporters accompanying the 20-year-oldās entrance onto the pitch. And we, as Italians first and foremost, canāt help but smile seeing the first steps of a homegrown talent on the biggest stages.
Just over thirty minutes were enough to win over Europe as well, so let the articles full of praise come: the future star of the Azzurri already seems ready to seize the present. No envy, only applause.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in š®š¹ here.
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