Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito has enjoyed a notable rise to stardom since returning to San Siro last summer.
According to Football Benchmark via FCInter1908, the 20-year-old striker’s market value has skyrocketed since last December.
Francesco Pio Esposito went from strength to strength during his season-long stint at Spezia last term.
Moreover, his sterling form in Serie B convinced new Inter manager Cristian Chivu to keep him in the squad during the summer.
Indeed, Chivu persuaded the club to turn down several lucrative offers for the Italian prodigy in the summer transfer window.
Inter Milan Ace Pio Esposito Third in World Football for Value Increase
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal 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)
Inter declined Napoli’s eye-watering €40 million bid in the summer, and they were right to do so.
Esposito’s current market value stands at €50.5 million, highlighting a €27.7 million surge in value across the last 12 months
For perspective, Esposito’s growth puts him ahead of several elite European talents such as Rayan Cherki, Nico Paz, and Fermin Lopez.
However, Inter have no intention of selling their rising star despite Arsenal’s growing interest.
Only Marc Guehi and Yan Diomande have recorded a greater increase in market value over the same period, perhaps best illustrating Esposito’s meteoric rise.