Mid-style: AC Milan and Inter Milan both want Parma defender Leoni this summer

June 17 According to Italian media "Milan Sports" report, AC Milan and Inter Milan both have the opportunity to defend Parma this summer.

Leoni is 18 years old and an Italian local player. His contract with Parma expires in 2029. He has made 17 appearances for Parma in the 24-25 season and has scored 1 goal. Parma signed Leoni from Sampdoria last summer for 4.8 million euros (plus a floating bonus of 3.5 million euros and a 10% second transfer share). They don’t want to sell this player this summer. Parma firmly believes that allowing Leoni to accumulate another year of experience at the Tardini Stadium (Parma’s home court) will not only increase his value, but also help him grow better. However, if the bidding mode of a big club is launched, Leoni’s transfer fee this summer will exceed 20 million euros. Whether Parma can retain him is a question.

Inter Milan's advantage in competing for Leoni is that the team's coach Zivo once coached Leoni. Zivo was the person who helped Leoni as the main position in Parma's critical relegation period last season. His appreciation obviously made the player particularly enjoyable. AC Milan is unwilling to fall behind. Allegri has discussed Leoni's situation with Parma director Kerubini (the two are old acquaintances during Juventus), and Milan sports director Igli Tare also believes in the strength of the young central defender.