Official: Inter lock Pio Esposito down to new contract until June 2032
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Inter Milan have officially extended Pio Esposito's contract, keeping him at the club until June 2032.
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Attributed to original sourceInter have officially extended the contract of striker Francesco Pio Esposito to June 2032, locking down the future of the 21-year-old Italy international.
The Italian rules had previously limited contracts to a maximum of five years, but recent changes now allow for six seasons, and this is one of the first real examples of that being used in Serie A.
Esposito a true Inter treasure FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 22: Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) The centre-forward has been in their youth academy since 2014, working his way up the levels to become a regular starter alongside captain Lautaro Martinez.
Following a two-season loan spell in Serie B for Spezia, he returned to San Siro in 2025 and flourished under the guidance of coach Cristian Chivu , who had already worked with him in the youth team.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with his Head Coach, Cristian Chivu, during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Esposito celebrated his 21 st birthday in June and has now scored 12 goals with eight assists in 53 competitive appearances for the senior Inter squad.
He also contributed five goals in just nine senior caps for Italy, making his debut at this level in September 2025.
It is widely reported that the new contract will see his salary improved to €2.7m per season net, compared to the €1.85m he was previously earning.
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What happened
Inter Milan have announced a new long-term contract for striker Pio Esposito, tying him to the club until June 2032. The young Italian forward, part of Inter's squad, is seen as a key part of the club's long-term project. The extension signals Inter's intention to build around their emerging talent rather than risk losing him on a free transfer.
Chance analysis
Inter Milan have moved decisively to secure the future of one of their most promising young players, extending Pio Esposito's stay until 2032. For a club that has often developed and sold emerging Italian talent, this is a notable statement of intent — the Nerazzurri are planning to keep their attacking pipeline intact rather than monetize it. It also gives Esposito long-term stability at a formative stage of his career, with the weight of expectation that comes with being designated a cornerstone of Inter's project.
Inter Milan strengthen their long-term attacking options by securing a young striker until 2032, reducing the risk of a future sale or departure.