Inter Milan Aim Targeting Parma Duo As Part Of Backbone For New-Look Cristian Chivu Team | OneFootball

Inter Milan are targeting Giovanni Leoni and Ange-Yoan Bonny as part of the backbone of a new-look team under Cristian Chivu.

This according to Italian outlet FCInterNews.

Inter Milan have officially confirmed the appointment of Cristian Chivu as their new coach.

The Nerazzurri had already decided upon the 44-year-old to replace Simone Inzaghi a few days ago.

On Thursday, Inter chose Chivu, concluding a search of a couple days. This search had seen them try for Cesc Fabregas, and also reportedly consider Patrick Vieira.

However, in the end, Inter went with Treble-winning former defender Chivu. They called the Romanian, and he agreed to step up.

Inter Milan Eye Up Leoni & Bonny As Backbone Of New-Look Team Under Chivu

UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 01: Giovanni Leoni of Parma reacts at the end of the Serie A match between Udinese and Parma at Stadio Friuli on March 01, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

According to FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri are looking at a couple of players from Chivu’s former side Parma as candidates to sign this summer and allow the coach to put his own stamp on the team.

Firstly, there is striker Ange-Yoan Bonny.

The Frenchman had already been a target for Inter. And as FCIN note, Parma had in fact asked Inter for Francesco Pio Esposito as part of talks for Bonny.

However, that had been while Chivu was still at the helm/

Therefore, FCIN note, Chivu will want to have a look at Pio Esposito in training before he makes any decisions on the teenage striker’s future.

However, the Nerazzurri are far from the only club tracking Leoni. AC Milan, Juventus, and Bournemouth have all shown an interest in the 18-year-old.