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.

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

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.

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.

Cherries agree deal for 19-year-old Argentinian to become their second senior signing of January transfer window

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.