Inter, Marotta on derby: Historic clash, Esposito a born talent | OneFootball

Giuseppe Marotta chose the Sport Industry Talk by RCS to define the strategic and emotional framework leading up to Sunday's derby. The Inter president spoke of genuine sports rivalry, the new scenario with Inter and Milan as co-owners of San Siro, and the symbolic value this novelty brings.

Inter, Marotta unveils the derby: “Epochal challenge. Pio Esposito is destined. Adeyemi? Not a topic for now”

A shared horizon that, in the club's intentions, can ensure stability, planning, and a virtuous model of stadium management.

At the same time, Marotta reiterated the centrality of Inter's youth academy, praising the growth of Pio Esposito and maintaining a cautious stance on market topics, particularly regarding rumors about Karim Adeyemi.

A derby marking a new era: “Epochal significance”

The president opened his speech with a reflection on the relations between the two Milanese clubs: “Between us and Milan, there is a healthy rivalry. Always friends, antagonists for 90 minutes, in the name of sportsmanship.”

Sunday's derby will have a very special value: it will be the first derby played since the two clubs became co-owners of the stadium. A transition that, according to Marotta, marks a turning point in the history of San Siro and the relationship between the two entities: “It will be the first time we play the derby as owners of San Siro. It's an epochal event that marks an important milestone for the future. We will ensure respect for the values and emotions that this stadium has represented.”

The goal is to turn the challenge into an image booster, an example of collaboration and shared management that can become a model for the national football movement.

Pio Esposito, identity and future: “A destined talent from the youth academy”

The core of the technical project remains the young talents raised internally. On Pio Esposito, a forward born in 2005, Marotta uses unequivocal tones: “For years, he was considered destined. We are proud that he wears the Inter jersey and comes from our youth sector.”

The president highlights how the young striker's path represents the ideal example of planned growth: training, responsibility, and gradual integration among professionals. “He must be a model for the younger ones,” he continues, emphasizing the cultural value of the youth academy in the club's long-term vision.

Rumors about Adeyemi: “It's not the time to talk about the market”

The market topic inevitably arises, but Marotta maintains a strict line and total focus on the present. Asked about possible interest in Karim Adeyemi, the response is immediate and clear: “We are not talking about the market at this moment. We are proud of the squad we have. We will discuss it later with our sports directors.”

A statement that cools any speculation and reiterates the club's priority: focusing on competitions, the growth of the group, and the upcoming derby, which, for technical and historical reasons, promises to be one of the most significant in recent years.

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