Juventus have signed Boca Juniors prospect Francisco Barido.

Just 15, Barido has been snapped up from Boca's youth system.

His parents accompanied him to Italy as the attacking midfielder is not yet sixteen, the minimum age to put pen to paper on a professional contract. Of Argentine nationality, he also has a Croatian passport.

Barido has been likened to Roma star Paulo Dybala and been dubbed the new 'Joya' in Argentina.

Juve moved quickly for Barido this month knowing Barcelona has followed the youngster since he was nine years of age.