Liverpool have signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Italian side Parma for a fee of £26m plus add-ons. Leoni, who Reds boss Arne Slot confirmed the club had agreed a deal for earlier this week, has signed a contract until 2031.

Liverpool have complete the signing of 18-year-old Italian defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma, with the transfer reportedly worth £26m plus potential add-ons.The young centre-back has put pen to

The 18-year-old's move to Anfield was confirmed earlier this week by Arne Slot, with the Liverpool boss stressing the need for defensive reinforcements