Liverpool sign teenager Leoni from Parma
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At just 16 years and three months, Giovanni Leoni stepped into the world of men’s football with Padova in Serie C, making history in March 2023 against UC AlbinoLeffe. That appearance crowned him the youngest debutant across all professional Italian leagues during the 2022-23 campaign.
GIOVANNI LEONI is the 6ft4 giant defender, hailed by Italy legend Andrea Pirlo and wanted by Liverpool. The 18-year-old Italian centre-back is high on Reds’ transfer list with them on the
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma, Reds manager Arne Slot reveals.
Liverpool have reportedly made significant progress in their effort to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. Despite a number of high-profile additions during the summer transfer window, it is apparent that Liverpool are short of central-defensive options.