US EditionLiverpool sign teenager Leoni from Parma for £26m
- Liverpool agreed a £26 million deal to sign 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma this summer, with a medical booked for Thursday.
- Liverpool pursued Leoni after his breakthrough season in Serie A and outpaced interest from Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester United, and Newcastle United.
- Leoni stood out with an 88.7% pass accuracy, 63% aerial success, composure on the ball, and strong game-reading instincts despite Parma's defensive low-block setup.
- Standing at 6ft 5in, Leoni has cited Virgil van Dijk as a key influence and will be integrated directly into Liverpool's first team without being sent out on loan.
- This signing will strengthen Liverpool's backline amid Konate's contract uncertainty and push the club's total summer spending over £300 million, the Premier League's highest.
92 Articles
92 Articles
The transfer summer is in full swing! Who is extending, who is leaving, who is coming? You can follow the developments in the transfer field of both the Eredivisie clubs and the most important international teams here.
Channel News Asia
The Straits TimesLiverpool sign Italian defender Leoni from Parma
Premier League champions Liverpool have strengthened their defence with the signing of 18-year-old Italian centre back Giovanni Leoni from Parma on a long-term contract, the Merseyside club announced on Friday.Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported that the deal to sign the Italy Unde
A few hours before the season premiere, Liverpool have opened their wallets. Giovanni Leoni is ready for the club.
Liverpool bolster defence with Leoni deal
Liverpool manager Arne Slot continued to reinforce his squad on the eve of their Premier League season opener, confirming on Thursday that the club had agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma. While no financial details were disclosed, British media reported the fee for the Serie A player at 26 million euros ($30.34 million). Slot's men kick off the defence of their title when they host Bournemouth on Friday on what …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
