Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu helped develop youngsters Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny – and is now ready to reap the rewards.

Before taking over as head coach at Inter this summer, Chivu was in charge at fellow Serie A side Parma.

It was there where the Romanian worked alongside French forward Bonny for the first time.

Under Chivu last season, Bonny impressed and scored six goals in 37 Serie A appearances.

As a reward for his performances, Chivu helped bring the Frenchman with him to Lombardy.

Before Bonny, Chivu Helped Develop Inter Starlet Pio Esposito

Francesco Pio Esposito Inter Milan
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Before his job at Parma, Chivu worked in the Primavera set-up at Inter.

During his time helping manage the youth system for the Nerazzurri, the Corriere dello Sport reporting that Chivu helped to nurture the youngster.

Chivu can now reap the rewards from the work he put in with the duo.

This is especially true for Pio, who is considered the future of Inter.

The young Italian striker made his Champions League debut against Ajax on Wednesday.

Pio covered more distance than any other player on the pitch.