Inter have extended Francesco Pio Esposito’s contract until June 2032, securing the 21-year-old striker for the next seven years. The agreement is one of the first in Serie A to benefit from recent changes to Italian football regulations, which now allow player contracts to cover six seasons instead of the previous five-year limit. By applying the extended timeframe to Esposito, Inter have ensured that one of their most highly rated academy graduates remains under contract through a crucial period of his development.
Esposito has been on the Nerazzurri’s books since 2014, having joined the club’s youth system as a teenager and progressed through every age group. He gained valuable senior experience during a two-season loan spell with Spezia in Serie B before returning to San Siro in 2025. Since his recall, he has flourished under head coach Cristian Chivu, who had previously worked with him in the academy. That existing relationship appears to have helped him settle quickly after his Serie B spell, and Esposito has since become a regular starter in attack alongside club captain Lautaro Martínez.
Record for club and country
The centre-forward has made 53 competitive appearances for Inter’s senior side, scoring 12 goals and providing eight assists. Those figures underline his growing influence in a squad that mixes established internationals with homegrown talent.
His form has also translated to the international stage. Esposito made his senior debut for Italy in September 2025 and has since found the net five times in just nine caps for the Azzurri. That scoring rate indicates he is adjusting swiftly to senior international football and could become a regular fixture for the national side.
Financial terms and future outlook
Inter have not officially confirmed the financial details, though it is widely reported that Esposito’s new deal will pay him €2.7 million per season net. This would represent a significant increase on the €1.85 million salary he was said to be earning under his previous contract. The improved terms reward a player who has moved from prospect to first-team regular in a short space of time. The length of the deal also signals Inter’s desire to build their long-term squad around homegrown talent.
By tying the forward down until 2032, the club have protected a key asset and reduced the immediate risk of losing him to rival interest during his peak years. The coming seasons will offer Esposito the chance to build on his early goal tally, solidify his partnership with Martínez in Milan, and continue making an impact for Italy.