Inter Milan & Italy Breakout Star Warns ‘There’s A Lot Of Talk About Me – But I Have To Keep My Calm’ | OneFootball

Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito says that he needs to “keep his calm” amid the excitement after his first goal for Italy.

The 20-year-old striker gave his thoughts to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews, after yesterday’s World Cup qualifying win over Estonia.

Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito got off and running for Italy yesterday.

The 20-year-old came off the bench in yesterday’s World Cup qualifying clash with Estonia. He repaid the faith of coach Gennaro Gattuso by scoring the all-important third goal.

This followed a bright start to the season, which saw Pio Esposito score his first ever goal in Serie A for Inter.

Francesco Pio Esposito: “There’s A Lot Of Talk About Me – But I Have To Keep My Calm”

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale is challenged by Jay Idzes of Sassuolo during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Francesco Pio Esposito declared that his goal against Estonia was “an incredible feeling.”

“It’s unforgettable to score a goal in this shirt, it’s been a dream for me since I was a child,” continued the 20-year-old.

“I’ve dreamed about it since I started playing football,” he added.

“It’s all been brilliant,” said Pio Esposito.

The Inter and Italy striker then added that “There’s a lot of talk about me at this moment.”

“There are people who celebrate me. And those that want to take credit away from me.”

“However, I’m just trying to listen to that as little as possible,” said Pio Esposito. “And keep my calm.”

“That’s always been my strength,” the striker added.