Inter Milan Line Up Move For Parma Teenage Sensation After Appointing Cristian Chivu As Coach
Inter Milan Line Up Move For Parma Teenage Sensation After Appointing Cristian Chivu As Coach
Inter Milan are lining up a move to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni after appointing Cristian Chivu as coach.
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.
Inter Milan Target Parma Defender GIovanni Leoni Under Chivu
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05:Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio in action during the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by)
And now, Cristian Chivu is set to become the new coach of Inter Milan.
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Therefore, the Gazzetta report, that will mean a renewed push to sign Leoni from the Nerazzurri.
Clearly, Inter will have to reinvigorate their defense this summer. The future of aging defenders like Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi is uncertain.
And the fact that Leoni found such impressive form under Chivu makes him a natural target.
Therefore, the Gazzetta anticipate, Leoni has shot to the top of Inter's shortlist in defense.
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