In an attempt to strengthen the defense, Liverpool is approaching the recruitment of the young Italian defender, Giovanni Leoni – who is wearing Parma.
The Premier League champion, Liverpool has not stopped at this summer transfer window, while negotiating to recruit Parma's Giovanni Leoni star. The 18 -year -old center -back 1m95 was impressed in Serie A last season.
Leoni also contracted with Parma in Serie A until 2029, but the Italian player caught the eye of Arne Slot. The Dutch strategist did not hide his desire to consolidate the defense, namely the center -back position when Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahim Konate was reliable after Jarrell Quanusah moved to Leverkusen.
According to journalist Nicolo Schira, Liverpool sent a proposal worth 35 million euros to recruit Leoni. Meanwhile, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also has an update: “Liverpool wants Giovanni Leoni immediately because staying in Italy on loan has never been considered as a choice.
Before signing a contract with Parma, Leoni played under the supervision of Andrea Pirlo in Sampdoria, the Serie B team and impressed the Italian legend. Talking about Leoni after he debuted Parma, Pirlo said: “I am very happy for him. We are working with a wonderful guy and I'm sure he will succeed in Serie A. He deserves that.”
If Leoni finished moving to Liverpool, he would have the opportunity to play football with one of the people who inspired himself: Van Dijk. He also shared the admiration for the former Manchester United center -back, Chris Smalling. Talking about those who inspired themselves during the time at the Padova youth team, Leoni said: “I am inspired by Van Dijk and Smalling.”
Van Dijk and Smalling are two admirable players in modern football, considering their illustrious career. Van Dijk has two Premier League championships and 1 Champions League with Liverpool, while Smalling has two Premier League championships and 1 FA Cup with Man United.