Bonny at Inter: A French Spark Lighting Up the Nerazzurri

Early impressions

French forward Ange-Yoan Bonny, a recent newcomer to Inter Milan, is beginning to find his footing at San Siro. He discusses where he is in his development, what he aims to improve, and the lessons drawn from teammates Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram, and Francesco Bie Espozito, as well as from his former Parma coach Cristian Kivo.

Bonny joined Inter in the summer of 2025 from Parma, where he had already worked under Cristian Kivo before both moved to the Lombard club. He spoke with La Gazzetta dello Sport about his move to Inter and what looks like a promising first season with the Nerazzurri.

The transfer fee reached around 23 million euros, plus bonuses. He has scored 4 goals in 11 Serie A appearances, though he wasn’t a regular starter. Official stats show only a couple of teammates with more goals this season, highlighting his growing impact even with limited minutes.

Strong start, limited minutes

Strong start despite limited playing time

Bonny talked about his beginning at Inter: “I realized it takes time to understand where I am and what club I’m playing for. Inter is a demanding club that always asks for more, but I feel great and I’m continuously learning.”

When asked what he needs to improve, the forward replied: “When I’m with my back to goal I sometimes miss easy chances. I’m working on my aerial ability and on my stamina, especially since we play every three days. Everything can always be improved; that’s part of growing as a player.”

Support from teammates and the coach

Bonny emphasized how the backing from teammates, including French-speaking Henrikh Mkhitaryan, helped him settle. He added: “Marcus Thuram pushed me a lot, not only since we joined Inter; his advice has been valuable from Parma days. Our Italian teammates also push me to peak performance without any drop in level.”

He noted that having his former Parma coach Cristian Kivo leading Inter has eased the transition, saying: “The coach is still the same person, running things the same way, always asking me to be available for teammates and to play for the team first.”

Special feeling scoring at San Siro

The moment of scoring at San Siro

On his first goal at San Siro, Bonny recalled: “It was my first time with Parma and I was stunned by the stadium’s size; it felt endless. It’s completely different with Inter, and scoring against Torino in that atmosphere was incredible. The roar was overwhelming, and afterward everything felt like pure emotion.”

Regarding the moment he chose Inter, he said: “During the Parma-Inter match last year, which ended 2–2, someone surprised me by saying ‘join us next year.’ It felt almost like a warning, but I was thrilled; I saw how players like Peç and Cherbi constantly set the example in training and help you move forward.”

Lessons from the attackers

Discussing what he hopes to learn from Inter’s attacking teammates, Bonny added: “I wish to have Lautaro Martínez’s relentless drive in front of goal, aiming to become one of Inter’s top scorers in his age. He always looks to score, whether the finish is perfect or not.”

He continued: “Marcus is proficient in everything: finishing, dribbling, and decisive assists. There are similarities between us, but we’re different, and we can play together. I also want to learn from Diego Espozito—few players protect the ball as well as him.”

Impact on the pitch this season

Impressive impact on the field

Bonny has made a noticeable impact for Inter this season despite not starting every match, both in Serie A and in Europe. In his first appearance against Torino, he scored after coming on as a substitute, followed by a starting role against Cremonese.

He has contributed to Inter’s four goals in several games, scoring once and assisting three others. He helped Inter beat Roma at the Olimpico, assisted against Fiorentina, and found the net against Lazio. In the Champions League, he assisted a goal against Union Berlin after just 31 minutes of action.

Across 15 appearances this season, Bonny has logged 514 minutes (roughly six full matches) and produced nine goal contributions: four goals and five assists, underscoring his efficiency despite limited minutes.

Caption: Bonny’s breakthrough season at Inter Milan

In sum, the French forward is building a solid foundation at Inter, blending learning with tangible impact and hinting at a bright, evolving future in Serie A.

Punchline time, Sniper-style: If patience is a virtue, Bonny’s got a whole arsenal—and he’s aimed it squarely at the back of the net. Punchline two: Inter bought a striker who doesn’t just find space; he occupies it, one goal at a time. And yes, the defense is officially on notice: Bonny is taking aim and the target is the scoreboard.