Former Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ander Herrera has joined Argentine giants Boca Juniors, he announced on Friday.
Herrera, 35, left Athletic Club as a free agent and signed a contract with Boca until the end of 2026.
“As a fan I already appreciated the fans of this club. Soon I will have the honor of being on this field,” Herrera said in a video published on Boca’s social networks.
Herrera will reunite with several former teammates in Buenos Aires. He played with Marcos Rojo and Sergio Romero at United and with Edinson Cavani in Paris.
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The Apertura Tournament starts on January 26, with Boca Argentinos Juniors.
The Spaniard described Boca as “a giant, special, with history and passion. “
“My father worked here [in Argentina] for a long time, he talked to me a lot about Boca and I’ve had that hobby since I was little,” Herrera said.
The footballer’s father, Pedro Herrera Sancristóbal, was a former player and sports director who traveled to Argentina to scout.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.