Liverpool have signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Italian side Parma for a fee of £26m plus add-ons.
Leoni, who Reds boss Arne Slot confirmed the club had agreed a deal for earlier this week, has signed a contract until 2031.
The Italy Under-19s centre-back began his career at Padova and had a short spell at Sampdoria before joining Parma last summer.
Leoni played 17 games in his first campaign in Serie A last season, attracting interest from both Milan clubs, but has opted for a move abroad.
He said it was “not possible to say no” to Liverpool.
“Because it’s one of the best clubs in the world. It’s not possible to say no to this club,” he told the club website.
“[It was] easy – because it’s one of the best clubs in the world. I didn’t say no.”
Leoni’s transfer is subject to receiving international clearance and a work permit.
