Teenage Sensation Won’t Just Be ‘Fifth Striker’ At Inter Milan Next Season | OneFootball

Francesco Pio Esposito won’t just be the “fifth striker” at Inter Milan next season.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper La Repubblica, via FCInterNews. They report that the 19-year-old will get his share of playing time for the Nerazzurri.

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.

Francesco Pio Esposito Won’t Be The “Fifth Striker” For Inter Milan

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Francesco Pio Therefore he is. Moreover he would. However he is. It goes. It goes. sposito of FC Internazionale faces the media during the Training/Press Conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 24, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

And according to La Repubblica, Francesco Pio Esposito won’t just be a backup in the squad to be used occasionally.

Inter are keeping the 19-year-old in the expectation of him playing a significant role in the squad.

That means that Pio Esposito will get regular playing time.

The Italy Under-21 international will enter the attacking rotations along with the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and new signing Ange-Yoan Bonny.

Then, it is not yet certain whether Mehdi Taremi will be staying at Inter.