Giovanni Leoni: Van Deyk is the best defender in the world

18-year-old Italian defender Giovanni Leoni transferred from "Parma" to "Liverpool" with a transfer fee of 35 million euros. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

Leoni considers Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk to be the best defender in the world. In an interview with the club, he said that since his youth he has admired van Dijk's playing style and is eagerly looking forward to training and playing on the field alongside him.

According to the footballer, van Dijk is the best defender for him and he wants to meet him as soon as possible. The "Liverpool" club announced the player's transfer on their official website on Friday.

Leoni signed a long-term contract with the club. This transfer will help strengthen the team's defense line and increase the young player's hopes for the future.