Article by Daniel Scorpie – published on Friday, August 22, 2025 22:10 / Updated on Friday, August 22, 2025:17
The fifth transfer made by Liverpool And the one for which the England champion paid the least money (30 million euros plus bonuses) has a special presentation from the “Cormorant” manager. “Giovanni Leoni? He is a beautiful boy, like most Italians. I was expecting to be more mature than his 18 years and it is exactly what I saw,” joked the 46-year-old Dutchman.
Arne Slot remained very impressed by the last purchase made by Liverpool and allowed him to make a portrait to Leoni, although Giovanni has few days at the Anfield Elush. Eight months after the increase of the increase, the former Parma's stop offered a good image at Liverpool.
“I think he trained with us three times,” revealed slot about Leoni, after commenting on his physical appearance: “If you look at how much it cost, you expect it to be more mature than his age and that's exactly what I saw. He is 18 years old, he came to us and he seems to be here.
17Matches played Giovanni Leoni at Parma and scored a goal. The Gialloblu team bought in August 2024 with 7.9 million euros from Sampdoria
“It's a great group, with which to start your career in Liverpool”
It is impressive in terms of height, speed and comfort with the ball. There is a reason why I paid so much for him. And that's because we see in him a player with a promising future.
Giovanni Leoni, officially presented at Liverpool/ Photo: FC Liverpool
He trained very well in these first three sessions and I think that says something about our club, because all the new players we brought are comfortable immediately. It is a great group, one to start your career in Liverpool. ”
Gazetta Dello Sport, however, noticed another thing: “Slot's praises are not accidental, but confirms Liverpool's availability to count Leoni immediately. The 18-year-old central defender is, above all, a perspective for the future, but if he continues to demonstrate his ability to play immediately, Slot will give him a chance.
Following the two central defenders, Van Dijk and Konaté, is currently Joe Gomez, an experienced and versatile defensive player, who, however, tends to undergo frequent injuries. Leoni could soon have the chance to demonstrate on the field that it is more than “a beautiful boy”.
