Bournemouth's signing of young left-back Julio Soler from Argentine side Lanus is preparation for a future that could involve European football, says former Cherries defender Joe Partington. Milos Kerkez is enjoying an excellent season in that position but is reportedly attracting interest from the likes of Manchester United and it is one of the

AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of full-back Julio Soler on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old Argentina yout

The Cherries agree deal for Argentinian 19-year-old from Lanus for their second signing of the January transfer window

Bournemouth have signed defender Julio Soler from Lanus for an initial fee of about £6.6m. The deal for the 19-year-old, who the Cherries say has signed "a long-term contract", could eventually be worth about £11.5m if all add-on clauses are met.

Soler is Bournemouth’s second senior signing of the January transfer window after American defender Matai Akinmboni joined from DC United. Technical director Simon Francis added: “Julio is another talented young player who arrives highly sought after and we are pleased to have added him to our squad.

AFC Bournemouth have completed the signing of promising Argentinian defender Julio Soler. The Argentinian youth international joins the Cherries from Lanús for an undisclosed fee which is believed to be over €10 million.