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 few areas where manager Andoni Iraola does not have two strong options.

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 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.

The Cherries have announced their second signing of the January transfer window as teenage left back Julio Soler arrives on the south coast.

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.