Giovanni Leoni: Liverpool Sign 18-Year-Old Defender From Parma for £26m

Why Liverpool signed Giovanni Leoni, and how he fits with the Reds

After spending big in attack, Liverpool have signed Giovanni Leoni, 18, to bolster their defence. How does he play, and how will he fit with the Reds?

Giovanni Leoni: Liverpool sign 18-year-old defender from Parma for £26m

Liverpool sign centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Italian side Parma for £26m on a deal until 2031.

Liverpool seal £26m Leoni signing and see him as potential Van Dijk successor

Defender joins from Parma on six-year contractOther clubs including Newcastle wanted himLiverpool have confirmed the signing of the 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma for an initial £26m. He has a six-year contract and is regarded by the club as a potential long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk.Leoni was a target for other clubs, including Newcastle, and is expected to go straight into the first-team squad. The 6ft 4in defender h…

Liverpool continue summer spending as Reds land £26m wonderkid

Liverpool have continued their summer of big spending after completing a deal to sign Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni, who joins from Parma on a long-term contract