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Francesco Pio Esposito (Italian pronunciation: [eˈspɔːzito]; born 28 June 2005) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie B club Spezia on loan from Inter Milan.
Club career
Inter Milan
Esposito is a youth player for Inter Milan. He started his career as an attacking midfielder, then becoming a striker. Esposito was a regular for the Under-19 team of Inter, despite being only 17 at the time, also appearing in the 2022–23 UEFA Youth League.
On 9 July 2023, Esposito extended his contract with Inter until 2027.
Loan to Spezia
On 1 August 2023, he joined Serie B club Spezia on loan. Esposito made his professional debut on 14 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in the round of 64 of the Coppa Italia against Venezia.
International career
Esposito is a regular player in Italy's youth teams.
Between May and June 2023, he took part in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which Italy ended as runners-up, and scored one goal during the tournament and playing also the final. Just a month later, in July, he was part of the Italy squad that won the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, scoring one goal as well.
On 8 September 2023, he made his debut with the Italy U21, in the qualifying match against Latvia.
Personal life
He is the younger brother of midfielder Salvatore and striker Sebastiano Esposito.
Honours
Italy U20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2023
Italy U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2023