Argentine right-back Nahuel Molina has completed a move to Udinese from Boca Juniors, the Italian club announced on Tuesday.

in a statement, Udinese said that Molina, their third signing of the summer transfer window, had signed a five-year deal.

The versatile 22-year-old, who can also play as a winger, joined Boca Juniors in 2016. He has also played six times for the Argentine Under-20 team.

"Molina is a young player with great prospects," said Udinese technical director Pierpaolo Marino, praising Molina's "flexibility and technique".

The club from Udine in north-eastern Italy finished 13th last season and open their campaign on September 27 at Hellas Verona.