Liverpool have signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Italian aspect Parma for a payment of £26m plus add-ons.
Leoni, who Reds boss Arne Slot confirmed the membership had agreed a deal for earlier this week, has signed a contract till 2031.
The Italy Below-19s centre-back started his profession at Padova and had a brief spell at Sampdoria earlier than becoming a member of Parma final summer season.
Leoni performed 17 video games in his first marketing campaign in Serie A final season, attracting curiosity from each Milan golf equipment, however has opted for a transfer overseas.
Liverpool have been on the lookout for reinforcements in central defence since promoting Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen final month, with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi additionally linked with a transfer to Anfield.
Leoni's switch is topic to receiving worldwide clearance and a piece allow.
