Inter Milan set to offer young striker vital new contract

Inter Milan have been the top team in Serie A this season. This has lead to them sitting seven points clear at the top, despite the competitiveness of this season. While a strong defence has been vital for this, the main boost from last season is their ability to score goals.

This comes as Marcus Thuram has taken a step back from scoring goals, has he has been linked to a big European move. Of course Lautaro Martinez has taken a step forward so far this season. But Inter’s main improvement has come from the bench with Ange Yoan Bonny and Pio Esposito.

Marcus Thuram looks on during the Inter Milan and Juventus Turn Matchday 25 of the Serie A at San Siro on February 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

While Ange Yoan Bonny, has been a good signing for Inter the main step up has been from Pio Esposito. Pio rejoined Inter from his loan at Spezia last season, and has stepped up hugely. So far this season Pio has eight goals and five assists this season, which hasn’t gone unnoticed.

This has lead to Arsenal trying to make a move to sign Pio Esposito in the summer. However, according to CalcioMercatoIT, Inter don’t plan on letting it happen anytime soon. Inter could offer a new deal to Esposito to try and keep him in Milan for his long-term future.

Inter will give Esposito a deal until 2031, to try and convince him to stay in Milan. However, this won’t be the only incentive as Esposito will also receive a pay rise. Currently, Esposito earns 1.1 million euros this season which will be increased to 3 million per season in the new deal.