Report – Inter Milan Will Only Offer Teenage Sensation To Parma In Swap Deal On One Condition
Report – Inter Milan Will Only Offer Teenage Sensation To Parma In Swap Deal On One Condition
Inter Milan would only consider a swap deal with Parma involving Ange-Yoan Bonny and Francesco Pio Esposito on one condition.
Today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInter1908, report that the Nerazzurri would only do such a deal in the event that they have a buyback option on Pio Esposito.
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It is no secret that Inter Milan want to sign Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny.
Reportedly, the 21-year-old is one of the Nerazzurri's main targets in attack for next season.
Inter have already begun negotiations with Parma to try and make a deal for Bonny. They have not, however, completed a deal in time for the Club World Cup.
Inter Would Only Consider Bonny – Pio Esposito Swap Deal With Buyback Clause
VENICE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Parma celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between Venezia and Parma at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on November 09, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by)
There have been some reports that Inter could offer striker Francesco Pio Esposito as part of a deal for Bonny.
This would lower the fee for the Frenchman. Moreover, it would certainly be a big incentive for Parma – as the teenage striker would be an instant like-for-like replacement for Bonny in attack.
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However, reports Tuttosport, there is certainly no chance that Inter would want to actually lose control of Pio Esposito's future.
The 19-year-old is still a major part of the Nerazzurri's future plans.
Therefore, reports Tuttosport, Inter would insist on having a buyback option on Pio Esposito in any swap deal. This would be somewhat similar to the arrangement that saw Giovanni Fabbian join Bologna in 2023.
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