Leoni, Liverpool and 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 the Reds’ transfer list with them on
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Parma to sign defender Giovanni Leoni. The Premier League club will pay a fee in the region of £26million (€30m) plus add-ons for the 18-year-old Italian youth international.
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma, Reds manager Arne Slot reveals.
Liverpool are set to secure another transfer in the coming days as they near a full agreement for Parma's teenage star Giovanni Leoni to add to Arne Slot's first team squad