Francesco Pio Esposito has thanked Cristian Chivu for continuing to believe in him after the Inter striker signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2032.
The 19-year-old has committed his future to the Nerazzurri, extending his agreement after making 53 appearances for Inter. He has scored 12 goals and provided eight assists during that time.
“Chivu always believed in me,” Esposito said in his comments following the contract renewal.
The new deal marks a significant show of faith in the young forward, who has developed within Inter’s system and has previously worked with Chivu at two different stages of his career.
Chivu coached Esposito when the striker was part of Inter’s under-14 team. The former defender later worked with him again in the club’s youth setup, giving him a long-standing connection to the player’s development.
That history adds significance to Esposito’s comments. His relationship with Chivu began before he reached senior football and continued as he progressed through Inter’s academy. The striker’s reference to the manager’s belief highlights the role Chivu has played in his journey at the club.
Esposito’s record for Inter currently stands at 12 goals and eight assists in 53 matches. Those figures include his contributions across his time with the Nerazzurri, where his progress has now been rewarded with a contract running through 2032.
The agreement secures Esposito’s position at Inter for the long term and underlines the club’s commitment to a player who has come through its youth structure. It also maintains a link that began when Chivu first coached him at under-14 level.
For Esposito, the renewal provides an opportunity to continue his development in familiar surroundings. For Inter, it preserves the services of a forward whose career at the club has so far produced 20 goals and assists in total across 53 appearances.
The contract announcement follows the striker’s public acknowledgement of Chivu’s support. While the pair have worked together at different points in Esposito’s development, their connection has remained part of the story surrounding his rise through Inter’s system.
At 19, Esposito now has a long-term agreement with the Nerazzurri and a growing record of contribution for the club. His latest comments made clear the value he places on Chivu’s backing, while the deal through 2032 gives him the platform to build on his 12 goals and eight assists for Inter.