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.
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
And now, Cristian Chivu is set to become the new coach of Inter Milan.
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.
we had the chance to get him for 5m now we will pay three times that money ♂️
so, Chivu decided to bring half of Parma to Meazza lol.. let’s see what happens…
Have you seen Leoni play? He would be a fantastic signing!!
If hiring Chivu means that we land Leoni, then that’s a massive boost already!! This kid was bullying Lukaku last season!! Would be a fantastic signing to revitalise our ageing defence!!
Yes. The weakness our centre back defense is slowness.
Acerbi and DeVrij is slow. But both of them great tactically. Inzaghi like this kind of centre back defense.
Milan always use Tammy Abraham against Inter last season. Even Acerbi said PSG player twice faster.
We need new centre back who can play more faster.