Lazio To Sign Ledesma

Controcampo report that Ledesma (pictured) will join initially on just an 18-month contract.

Lazio are now undergoing formalities, including a thorough passport check on the youngster to avoid a repeat of the incident involving Juan Pablo Carrizo, the goalkeeper bought by the club who was ineligible to play due to non-compliance with Serie A's laws on non-EU nationals.

As they continue to suffer in goal without their new signing, the Biancocelesti are determined not to let a similar crisis befall their midfield, and the signing of Ledesma should be completed before the end of the transfer window, in just over a week.

The Argentine prospect has been a prominent player in Boca's current side on the right of midfield since debuting in 2003.

Ledesma, 23, gained his first cap for Argentina last year against Chile in April.
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