Giovanni Leoni
18-Year-Old
Liverpool
Premier
Signs with Liverpool
Leoni completed a transfer to Liverpool from Parma, signing a six-year deal, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Leoni joins Liverpool as a new center-back option, both as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk and immediate backline depth. He was imposing after breaking into the starting XI with Parma, drawing interest from around Europe, and especially Inter Milan. In the end he chose to join the Premier League champions, who have been linked with new center-backs throughout the transfer window.
Leoni joins Liverpool as a new center-back option, both as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk and immediate backline depth. He was imposing after breaking into the starting XI with Parma, drawing interest from around Europe, and especially Inter Milan. In the end he chose to join the Premier League champions, who have been linked with new center-backs throughout the transfer window.
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Recovers from injury
Leoni (knee) has been a full-go early in the summer and featured regularly in the first friendly against the U-20 team, Parma announced.
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Will miss season finale
Leoni suffered a knee injury in training and won't be available Sunday versus Atalanta, coach Christian Chivu announced.
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Exists early in Napoli game
Leoni recorded one tackle (one won) and six clearances in 63 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli before limping off due to a right thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.
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Logs seven clearances against Empoli
Leoni registered one tackle (zero won), two blocks and seven clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Empoli.
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Racks up stats in Como game
Leoni registered one shot (zero on goal), three tackles (two won) and nine clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Como.
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More teams showing interest
Inter Milan and AC Milan have joined the race to sign Leoni, according to Corriere dello Sport.
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The 18-year-old remains a "dream transfer" for the Serie A rivals, but they're not the only team interested in the defender. Liverpool are said to have made a direct enquiry to Parma. However, the Italian club isn't keen on parting ways with the defender.
The 18-year-old remains a "dream transfer" for the Serie A rivals, but they're not the only team interested in the defender. Liverpool are said to have made a direct enquiry to Parma. However, the Italian club isn't keen on parting ways with the defender.