Arsenal Fans Amazed by Inter's Pio Esposito: 'How Much Is He?'

Despite Inter’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at San Siro, one of the most talked-about performances of the night came from an unexpected source: Pio Esposito. The young Nerazzurri striker caught the eye not only of those inside the stadium, but also of Arsenal supporters watching closely from afar. Thrown into a difficult match against one of Europe’s most aggressive and well-drilled sides, Esposito showed maturity well beyond his years. The centre-forward went close to scoring and impressed with his physical presence, hold-up play and ability to win duels against experienced Premier League defenders. It was a display that stood out on a night when Inter otherwise struggled to contain an Arsenal side that underlined why they sit among the elite. UDINE, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Oumar Solet of Udinese and Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale challenge for the ball during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Friuli on January 17, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) Advertisement Arsenal fans praise Inter forward Esposito Arsenal fans quickly took to social media to praise the Inter forward, with many describing him as an immediate threat as soon as he stepped onto the pitch. Some went further, openly urging the club to explore a future move, asking bluntly: “How much is he?” Others drew flattering comparisons, likening Esposito to Olivier Giroud or even branding him a “Zlatan 2.0” for his mix of strength and technique. While any transfer talk remains firmly speculative, the reaction from Arsenal supporters underlines just how eye-catching Esposito’s performance was. For Inter, it was a rare positive on a difficult European night.