Parma defender Giovanni Leoni is sizzling property, within the centre of a bidding struggle between Milan and Inter, however has extra vital issues on his thoughts. ‘My exams are more durable.’
The centre-back is just 18 years previous, however has , even scoring a aim to assist hold Parma within the high flight.
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It proved sufficient to make him one of the thrilling younger abilities on the Italian switch market,
In an interview with the Corriere del Veneto newspaper, , he explains why that is the very last thing on his thoughts proper now.
Leoni distracted by tough exams
FLORENCE, ITALY – APRIL 13: Giovanni Leoni of Parma in motion towards Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina throughout the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Parma at Stadio Artemio Franchi on April 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
“I’m blissful to have lastly completed my education, my exams are more durable than taking part in soccer, particularly when getting grilled over the works of Pirandello,” mentioned Leoni.
It isn’t simply because he’s so distracted by the fixed coaching routines and journey for his career, as Leoni additionally needed to do all of that whereas learning.
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“I all the time struggled with examine, above all due to my dyslexia, however I all the time put quite a lot of effort in. I received’t lie, it has been powerful balancing all of it, I used to be capable of attend faculty up till the primary quarter of the fourth yr, then the transfer to Sampdoria, then Parma.
“I might practice within the morning, do personal classes within the afternoon, and I thank the varsity for being very useful with these of us who’re each college students and athletes.”
He is considering his future, making an attempt to mix an schooling together with his soccer profession.
“I’ve determined to enrol in college, doing sport schooling. I’m leaning in the direction of someplace that enables me to do distant studying, so I may also dedicate myself to my profession on the pitch, however an schooling is key and I need to hold doing it.”
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Leoni is just 18 years of age, however is coping with the sudden stress of turning into a Serie A star very nicely.
“Seeing my face within the newspapers doesn’t put stress on me. If something, it’s pleasing, and helps me keep focused on my aims. For now, I’ll keep the place I’m, as a result of Parma isn’t just sturdy on a sporting degree, additionally it is an amazing place to stay and the meals is great.”