After spending big in attack, Liverpool have signed Giovanni Leoni, 18, to bolster their defense. How does he play, and how will he fit with the Reds?

Liverpool have signed 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma in a deal worth £26 million plus add-ons.An agreement was reached late on Wednesday night after Liverpool saw off competition

Liverpool have officially announced the signing of Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni. The 18-year-old arrives from Parma for a reported fee of £26million plus add-ons and is not expected to be loaned out, instead becoming an instant option for Arne Slot ’s backline as the Reds look to defend their Premier League title.