Liverpool Sign Teenager Leoni From Parma For £26m

Liverpool person signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Italian broadside Parma for a interest of £26m positive add-ons.

Leoni, who Reds leader Arne Slot confirmed nan nine had agreed a woody for earlier this week, has signed a statement until 2031.

The Italy Under-19s centre-back began his profession astatine Padova and had a short spell astatine Sampdoria earlier joining Parma past summer.

Leoni played 17 games successful his first run successful Serie A past season, attracting liking from some Milan clubs, but has opted for a move abroad.

Liverpool person been looking for reinforcements successful cardinal defence since trading Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen past month, pinch Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi besides linked pinch a move to Anfield.

Leoni's transportation is taxable to receiving world clearance and a activity permit.