Exclusive: Inter and Parma work on Esposito-Bonny swap deal

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Inter and Parma are in talks over a swap deal involving Sebastiano Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny.

Inter are pushing to sign Parma striker Bonny. The Nerazzurri President, Beppe Marotta, confirmed interest in the French striker last night.

Parma approve Esposito in Bonny swap deal with Inter

Sources with direct knowledge of the matter exclusively tell me that the Ducali are admirers of Inter striker Sebastiano Esposito, who has returned to the Stadio Meazza after a one-season loan spell at Empoli.

The promising striker could be the key to lowering Parma’s €20m asking price for Bonny, so the two clubs are now in talks to reach a final agreement.

Esposito and Bonny played under Chivu

Esposito started for Inter in Cristian Chivu’s debut and the Nerazzurri’s 2025 Club World Cup opener against Monterrey last night.

The 22-year-old scored eight goals in 33 Serie A appearances with Empoli in 2024-25.

Bonny, 21, already played under Chivu at Parma in the second part of the 2024-25 season.

The French forward scored six goals and provided four assists in 37 Serie A games with Parma last term.

What Inter President Marotta said about Bonny

Speaking to DAZN, before a 1-1 draw against Monterrey last night, Marotta said: “Bonny is an excellent player; he’s among those on the list, but he is a Parma player.”

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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