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6 days ago
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Report – Inter Milan & Spezia In Advanced Talks For Talented Greek Center-Back
Negotiations between Inter Milan and Spezia for up-and-coming defender Christos Alexiou have reached 'advanced' stages. According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira via FCInterNews, the youngster should join the Aquilotti on loan. Francesco Pio Esposito made a name for himself at Stadio Alberto Picco last season. Therefore, Spezia see Christos Alexiou as the next promising talent to benefit from regular minutes in their backline. Inter Milan & Spezia in Talks for Christos Alexiou The two clubs are ironing out the final details, with a deal expected to come soon. Indeed, Alexiou should join the Serie B side on a season-long loan. However, whether Spezia would have a buyout option remains uncertain. Meanwhile, it would be Alexiou's first taste of senior football in Italy. He has been part of the Primavera squad since joining Inter from Atromitos in 2021. Furthermore, he captained the U20 side and featured in the UEFA Youth League with great success. Alexiou's impressive showings at the youth level have not gone unnoticed. Indeed, Greek powerhouse Olympiacos showed interest in his services toward the end of last season. However, talks between the clubs never took off as Alexiou looks close to joining Spezia.
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10-07-2025
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Inter Milan Keep Teenage Sensation Despite Offers Raining In From Serie A & Premier League
Inter Milan Keep Teenage Sensation Despite Offers Raining In From Serie A & Premier League Inter Milan will keep striker Francesco Pio Esposito despite a litany of offers coming in from Serie A and the Premier League. This according to Italian outlet FCInterNews. They note that several clubs even made offers to sign the 20-year-old outright. Advertisement The young striker enjoyed an outstanding season on loan with Spezia last campaign. That season, his second in Serie B with the Ligurians, made it clear that he was ready to make the step up to top flight football. And there has been no shortage of clubs keen to give Pio Esposito his big chance. FCInterNews note that in Italy, all of Bologna, Napoli, Lazio, Fiorentina, Cagliari, Parma, Como, Sassuolo, Torino, Lazio, and Parma have registered an interest in Pio Esposito. Then, the likes of Ajax, Basel, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester City are among the clubs abroad to target the 20-year-old. Inter Keep Francesco Pio Esposito Despite Offers Raining In 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) As FCIN note, a lot of these offers were just to sign Pio Esposito on loan. Not all of them, however. Advertisement Both Napoli and Fiorentina have made attempts to sign the Inter striker outright. As have Nottinham Forest and Leicester City. Inter are obviously aware of the interest. If they wanted to find a new club for Pio Esposito, it wouldn't be hard. However, that is not the Nerazzurri's plan.
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09-07-2025
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Report – Spezia & Padova Approach Inter Milan To Ask For Information About Three Primavera Talents
Report – Spezia & Padova Approach Inter Milan To Ask For Information About Three Primavera Talents Serie B side Spezia could do more business with Inter Milan, with Thomas Berenbruch and Giacomo De Pieri the men in question. Per FCInterNews, the Aquilotti have approached the Nerazzurri to gather information about the Primavera starlets. Advertisement Furthermore, fresh off earning a second-tier promotion, Padova are in the market for reinforcements. They've made a valiant attempt to sign Luca Di Maggio on loan. However, the San Siro club wants to keep their up-and-coming talents. Spezia Contact Inter Milan for Thomas Berenbruch & Giacomo De Pieri FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Luca Di Maggio of Italy in action during the International Friendly between Italy U19 and Spain U19 at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on January 17, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by) Needless to say, Thomas Berenbruch is among the most highly-rated youngsters in the country. Therefore, Inter will count big on the 20-year-old in the future. For the moment, they view him as a potential leader for the U23 squad and have no intention of letting him go. Berenbruch had an impressive 2024/25 season with the Primavera. Indeed, he racked up eight goals and four assists in 23 league appearances. Moreover, he netted twice in five UEFA Youth League matches.
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27-06-2025
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Genoa Join The Race To Sign Inter Milan Teenage Sensation
Genoa have reportedly joined the race to sign teenage Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito this summer. This according to today's print edition of Genoa-based newspaper Il Secolo XIX, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito has really broken out in recent weeks. The 19-year-old enjoyed a standout campaign on loan with Spezia in Serie B. he scored a total of nineteen goals for the Ligurian club. Then, this summer, Pio Esposito has travelled with Inter to the United States for the Club World Cup. And it would be fair to say that this has been a successful endeavour for Pio Esposito. The teenager has assisted one goal, and scored his first goal for the Inter senior team against River Plate. Genoa Join The Race For Inter Striker Francesco Pio Esposito SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC therefore. Moreover. Therefore. Moreover. Therefore. Moreover 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) There is no shortage of transfer interest in Pio Esposito. Advertisement A number of clubs in Serie A have shown an interest in signing the teenage striker on loan. Bologna, Cagliari, and Torino are among them. Meanwhile, recent reports indicate that Inter want to keep Pio Esposito in their squad next season. Now, another Serie A club have reportedly entered the race to sign Pio Espositl. Il Secolo XIX report that the 19-year-old is among the targets for Genoa as they seek attacking reinforcements for coach Patrick Vieira.
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26-06-2025
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Report – Inter Milan Make Huge Decision On Young Striker's Future Amid Wild Transfer Speculation
Francesco Pio Esposito has earned the trust of new Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu and will stay at San Siro next season. Per Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the 19-year-old striker will be part of the Nerazzurri squad for the 2025/26 season. Advertisement Despite intense speculation linking him with numerous Serie A clubs, Francesco Pio Esposito will stay at Inter. Furthermore, Inter's decision to keep the youngster probably means Mehdi Taremi will soon pack his bags. Inter Milan Decide to Keep Francesco Pio Esposito for Next Season SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Francesco Pio Esposito 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) Esposito enjoyed a remarkable breakout season at Spezia last term. Indeed, he netted 19 goals in Serie B, helping the Aquilotti secure a place in the promotion playoffs. However, Spezia's loss to Cremonese in the semi-finals spelled the end of Esposito's adventure at Stadio Alberto Picco. Although many expected the teenage sensation to leave Inter for regular first-team action, Chivu has other plans. Advertisement Instead of departing for another loan, Esposito will fight for his place at San Siro after impressing the ex-Parma coach. He scored in his first start for Inter last night as Chivu's side dispatched River Plate 2-0 at the FIFA Club World Cup.
