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Liverpool have taken a significant step to strengthen their backline with the arrival of Parma’s 18-year-old centre back Giovanni Leoni on a six-year deal.
While the long-term plan is clear, the Reds remain on the lookout for an experienced, Premier League-ready defender to accelerate immediate improvements. In the meantime, the squad has been tasked with tightening up on the pitch, particularly after being exposed defensively in early matches.

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00:00Liverpool have taken a significant step to strengthen their back line with the arrival
00:06of Palmer's 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leone on a six-year deal. While the long-term
00:12plan is clear, the Reds remain on the lookout for an experienced Premier League-ready defender
00:18to accelerate immediate improvements. In the meantime, the squad has been tasked with tightening
00:25up on the pitch, particularly after being exposed defensively in early matches. Leone,
00:31a six-foot-five-inch prospect, joins a squad ready, anchored by Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and
00:37Ibrahim Akinate, offering both present capability and future potential. With previous targets
00:43such as Levi Colwell, Leni Yarrow and Dean Hoyssen unavailable due to competing clubs or first-team
00:50promises elsewhere, Liverpool move decisively to secure a young, high-caliber talent.
00:54before the season's first wave of fixtures. The club's emphasis on succession planning
01:02at centre-back is clear, with Van Dijk set to remain a key figure, while Leone integrates.
01:08The Italian defender will likely see his first minute in domestic cup competitions, providing
01:13a platform to showcase his athleticism and reading of the game, while Champions League
01:19fixtures could accelerate his development further. Early season matches, including a 4-2 win over
01:26Bournemouth, have highlighted areas for improvement, particularly during transitions, but Liverpool
01:33have also seen positive contributions from new attacking signings like Hugo Ecotique and Federico
01:40Chiesa. Leone arrivals ensures the defensive line is better prepared, completing a squad capable
01:47of challenging on multiple fronts. With a blend of established leaders, emerging talent and strategic
01:53reinforcements, Liverpool are positioning themselves to compete both now and in the future. Leone represents
02:01the latest piece of a carefully plotted defence puzzle, offering a balance between immediate impact and
02:07long-term growth as the club seeks to defend its title and sustain Champions League ambitions.
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