Liverpool sign teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma
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Liverpool have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. The 18-year-old joins in a deal worth £26 million, plus add-ons, in a move which takes the club’s summer outlay beyond £300m. Leoni chose a move to Anfield despite interest from top Italian clubs and Premier League rivals.
Either a shot in the dark or an inspired purchase, Liverpool has completed the signing of Italian central defender Giovanni Leoni.
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Liverpool.com on MSNMeet Giovanni Leoni: Potential $35M transfer bargain who left Romelu Lukaku in a heap
Liverpool is set to sign the Parma defender Giovanni Leoni for an initial fee of around $35 million (£26 million). But how excited should Reds fans be about the transfer?