Liverpool Finalise £30m Move For Italian Teenager Leoni From Parma

Liverpool has finalized a £30 million deal for Italian teenager Giovanni Leoni from Parma. The young defender will join Arne Slot's squad immediately, rather than being loaned out for further development.

The deal includes a clause guaranteeing Parma a percentage of any future sale of Leoni. The 17-year-old has made 33 senior appearances in his career, with 17 coming in Serie A for Parma.

Leoni previously spent a season on loan at Sampdoria in Serie B, where the Genoese club activated a purchase option before immediately selling him to Parma, resulting in a profit. Liverpool's manager faces pressure to strengthen defensive options following departures and contract uncertainties.

The club's summer expenditure exceeds £100 million, with negotiations ongoing for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. Leoni's arrival is seen as addressing immediate depth concerns and future transition needs.