Report – Talks Between Inter Milan & Parma For Italy U21 Star Heating Up

Report – Talks Between Inter Milan & Parma For Italy U21 Star Heating Up
Negotiations for defender Giovanni Leoni between Inter Milan and Parma have been steadily heating up.
This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
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Inter Milan have been keen to sign teenage defender Giovanni Leoni last summer. They had been in talks to sign the Italy Under-21 international from Sampdoria.
However, it was Parma who won the race for Leoni's signature.
The 19-year-old has enjoyed extremely impressive form since making the switch to the Emilian club.
Particularly over the second half of the campaign, Leoni's form stood out. He was a key player in Parma's success in the relegation battle under Cristian Chivu.
Giovanni Leoni Talks Between Inter & Parma Heat Up
PARMA, ITALY – MAY 18: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli and Giovanni Leoni of Parma during the Serie A match between Parma and Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 18, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by)
The arrival of Chivu as Inter Milan coach has really solidifed the Nerazzurri's interest in Leoni.
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The Romanian had gotten the best out of the 18-year-old towards the end of last season. He made Leoni a defensive pillar in Parma's bid for Serie A survival.
Therefore, Inter are more convinced than ever that Leoni can make up the step up to playing in their defense.
According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are now in regular contact with Parma.
The Nerazzurri and the Gialloblu are getting more and more serious in attempts to negotiate a deal for Leoni.

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