The "Liverpool" club emerged victorious in the battle for 18-year-old defender Jovanni Leoni. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He currently plays for the Italian team "Parma." Initially, "Juventus," "Inter," and "Milan" were considered the main contenders to acquire this young and promising central defender.
However, it was recently revealed that "Liverpool" also began to show interest in Leoni and soon managed to convince both the player and his club with their offer. According to journalist Paul Joys, England's "Manchester United" and "Newcastle" clubs also considered their options regarding Leoni's transfer.
In interviews he has given, Jovanni Leoni has emphasized that Virgil van Dijk is his favorite player. This factor may have influenced his choice as well.
The transfer of the young Italian defender will cost "Liverpool" 35 million euros. The club's management hopes that Leoni will secure a place in the starting lineup in the future and strengthen the team's defense.
Thus, "Liverpool" has gained an advantage in competition with other strong clubs in Europe.
