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Liverpool sign Leoni
Leoni joins Liverpool from Parma for about £26m on a six year deal
Liverpool confirm the signing of 18 year old centre back Giovanni Leoni from Parma for about £26m on a six year contract.
Liverpool sign Giovanni Leoni as Van Dijk successor
Liverpool have completed the signing of Giovanni Leoni from Parma for about £26m. The 18 year old centre back will sign a six year contract and is viewed by the club as a long term successor to Virgil van Dijk.
Leoni has appeared 17 times in Serie A last season and has Italy youth experience at under 18 and under 19 levels. The teenager is set to join the first team straight away and could also feature for the reserves. He will wear the No 15 shirt.
Key Takeaways
"I'm so honoured"
Leoni on joining Liverpool
"Wow this is crazy"
Reaction to Liverpool interest
"I want to improve a lot with my new teammates"
Goal to develop with Liverpool
"I will give my best in training and on the pitch"
Commitment to effort
Liverpool are betting on youth with a big price and a long deal. The move fits a plan to build depth in defense and prepare for life after the current central trio. But Leoni faces a steep learning curve in the Premier League and Champions League. Newcastle showed interest, highlighting the market for young defenders. How Leoni adapts will test Liverpool s longer term strategy amid a title defense.
Highlights
- I'm so honoured
- Wow this is crazy
- I want to improve a lot with my new teammates
- I will give my best in training and on the pitch
Budget and public reaction risk
The fee for a teenager signals a significant investment and could invite scrutiny of Liverpool's transfer budget and long term financial planning as they defend the league.
Time will tell how Leoni fits into Liverpools evolving defense
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