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

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.

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