Teenage Sensation Striker Could Have An Immediate Future At Inter Milan Under New Coach Cristian Chivu | OneFootball

Teenage striker Francesco Pio Esposito could have an immediate future at Inter Milan with Cristian Chivu as coach.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

19-year-old striker Francesco Pio Esposito has returned to Inter after a stellar season on loan with Spezia.

After Pio Esposito’s nineteen-goal haul last campaign, it looks clear that he will take the next step and play in Serie A this coming season.

There are a few clubs with an interested in Pio Esposito. Reportedly Parma, Bologna, Torino, and Lazio all want the teenager.

Meanwhile, the likes of Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked with Pio Esposito’s signature in recent months.

Francesco Pio Esposito Could Have Immediate Future At Inter Milan Under Chivu

RIMINI, ITALY – MARCH 19: Francesco Pio Esposito of Italy U21 during the Italy U21 Training Session on March 19, 2024 in Rimini, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Naturally, Inter will evaluate all offers for Pio Esposito on loan. That could be the right next step for the 19-year-old to continue his growth and find his feet in the top flight.

However, the Gazzetta note, Pio Esposito is also a player who new Inter coach Cristian Chivu has extensive experience working with.

The Romanian had coached Inter’s Primavera or Under-19 team for three years. He was the coach who brought Pio Esposito through at that level.

And Chivu has never made any secret of that fact that he rates Pio Esposito highly.

Therefore, the Romanian coach will certainly take a great interest in assessing Pio Esposito this summer. Starting with the Club World Cup.

And it cannot be ruled out that Chivu could decide to make the 19-year-old a part of the first team plans right away starting next season.