Pio Esposito
Italian footballer (born 2005)
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- Francesco Pio Esposito ( Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃesko ˈpiːo eˈspɔːzito] ; born 28 June 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Italy national team.
- He started his career as an attacking midfielder before becoming a striker.
- On 9 July 2023, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2027.
- Esposito made his professional debut on 14 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in the round of 64 of the Coppa Italia against Venezia.
- Return to Inter On 11 April 2025, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2030.
Francesco Pio Esposito (Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃesko ˈpiːo eˈspɔːzito]; born 28 June 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Italy national team.
Club career
Inter Milan
Esposito is a youth player for Inter Milan. He started his career as an attacking midfielder before becoming a striker. Despite being only 17 at that time, Esposito was a regular player for Inter Milan U19 whilst appearing in the 2022–23 UEFA Youth League as well.
On 9 July 2023, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2027.
Loan to Spezia
On 1 August 2023, he joined Serie B club Spezia on loan. Esposito made his professional debut on 14 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in the round of 64 of the Coppa Italia against Venezia. On 19 July 2024, Spezia announced the extension of Esposito's loan from Inter for one more year.
Return to Inter
On 11 April 2025, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2030. Following the appointment of new manager Cristian Chivu, he was named as part of the Inter Milan squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. On 21 June, he made his debut as a substitute, replacing his brother Sebastiano Esposito in a 2–1 victory against Urawa Red Diamonds. On 26 June, he scored his first goal in a 2–0 victory against River Plate. On 27 September 2025, Esposito scored his first Serie A goal for Inter Milan’s senior team in a 2–0 away victory against Cagliari, converting from close range after a cross from Federico Dimarco.
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