Dortmund sign Argentina youngster Balerdi

Source: Xinhua| 2019-01-16 04:00:34|Editor: yan
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BERLIN, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Borussia Dortmund have signed youngster Leonardo Balerdi from Argentinian outfit Boca Juniors, both clubs announced in an official statement on Tuesday.

The 19-year-old defender joined the eight-time German champions after putting pen to paper on a "very long-dated contract".

"The commitment of Leonardo Balerdi is a perspective signing that initially was planned for the upcoming summer," Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc said. "Leonardo is an intelligent center-back who has a good build-up play and passing game. We are happy that he has opted for us, as we are convinced that he will help us with his talent in future."

The new arrival already joined the squad to get to know his new teammates and head coach Lucien Favre.

The Bundesliga front runners encounter fourth placed Leipzig at the 18th round in Bundesliga on Saturday.

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