Inter Milan Teenage Sensation Ready To Fight Lautaro & Thuram For Starting Spot Next Season | OneFootball

Francesco Pio Esposito is reportedly ready to compete with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram for a starting spot at Inter Milan.

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

Inter Milan have reportedly made a decision regarding the future of striker Francesco Pio Esposito.

The young striker will not go out on loan against next season. Rather, he is set to remain a part of the Inter squad.

The Nerazzurri feel that the teenager has shown enough in his performances at the Club World Cup. They believe that he is ready to start playing a role in the first team.

Pio Esposito To Compete For Starting Spot With Lautaro & Thuram

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Lautaro Martinez #10 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, furthermore, Inter don’t just see Francesco Pio Esposito as a simple backup option.

Of course, displacing strikers like Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram will be no mean feat.

However, Inter see Pio Esposito as being ready for regular playing time.

Therefore, the Gazzetta report, the 20-year-old will have his chance to vie for a starting spot in big matches.

Cristian Chivu will not show any prejudice towards the first-choice players from seasons past. The Romanian will allow Pio Esposito to stake his claim.