Bonny’s stunning impact: Inter Milan’s new offensive gem

Few minutes, massive impact. The young French forward is turning heads in Chivu’s Inter Milan

Few minutes, massive impact. Bonny’s arrival at Inter Milan has been explosive — beyond all expectations and initial doubts. 

The former Parma striker has made the most of every opportunity, quickly convincing everyone that he can be a real protagonist in Cristian Chivu’s side.

As La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908 points out:

“The patterns in attack already seem defined. Coincidence or not, when the traditional ‘ThuLa’ (Thuram–Lautaro) doesn’t start, neither do the duos Lautaro–Pio nor Thuram–Bonny. 

Reading between the lines, Esposito looks like the natural understudy to Lautaro, while the ex-Parma man seems the ideal partner — the new knight beside the captain, just like his compatriot Marcus Thuram.”

Bonny’s numbers are simply impressive

Bonny’s statistics reveal a level of efficiency that’s hard to ignore. After waiting for his first start — against Cremonese, when Thuram was sidelined with a minor biceps issue — he made his mark with an explosive display.

In just 159 minutes of football, Bonny has produced 2 goals and 3 assists. 

That’s an average of 1.13 goals per 90 minutes, and a staggering 2.83 goal contributions (goals + assists) per full match.

To put it simply, every 30 minutes Bonny is directly involved in a goal.

For comparison:

Marcus Thuram – 527 minutes, 5 goals + 2 assists = 1.20 contributions per 90’

Lautaro Martínez – 489 minutes, 5 goals + 1 assist = 1.10 per 90’

Pio Esposito – 268 minutes, 1 goal = 0.34 per 90’

Bonny may have played the least, but he’s been the most efficient.

Chivu’s confidence and the future ahead

Inside Appiano Gentile, optimism runs high. Chivu and his staff see Bonny’s explosion as just the beginning. 

The player’s physical strength, composure, and ability to link play remind many of a young Thuram — but with sharper instincts in front of goal.

“At Inter Milan, they call him Angelo,” notes Gazzetta. “He’s already earned the respect of the locker room and is proving to be a tactical wildcard in Chivu’s new offensive system.”

Bonny’s story is only beginning, but his start couldn’t have been brighter. With these numbers, it’s hard to imagine him staying on the bench for long.