Veteran midfielder Ander Herrera has officially joined Argentine giants Boca Juniors on a free transfer.
Herrera has terminated his contract with Athletic Bilbao to fulfil his late-career dream by signing a one-year deal with Boca Juniors. With the option สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน to extend for a further 12 months.
After being officially unveiled with the team on Friday, the 35-year-old midfielder said: “Boca is a big and special club. They have a history and passion like no other.”
“My father used to work here many years ago. He told me a lot about Boca and I’ve had a passion for the club since I was a kid,”
“I experienced La Bombonera as a fan and as a player. I was told it was a very special experience. It gives you goosebumps.”
“I’m very happy and have high expectations. I feel very proud and excited. I am looking forward to playing at La Bombonera. Thank you for the warm welcome.”
Herrera’s move to Boca means he will link up with a number of former Manchester United players, including Edinson Cavani, Marcos Rojo and Sergio Romero.
For Ander Herrera, he started his career as a youth player at Real Zaragoza before moving to Athletic Bilbao in 2011. Then joined Manchester United in 2014 before moving to Paris Saint-Germain and then returning to Bilbao in 2023.
Herrera has always admitted that playing at the Bombonera, the legendary stadium of Boca Juniors, was a career dream.