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SportsAnder Herrera terminates Boca Juniors contract, returns to boyhood club Real Zaragoza
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Ander Herrera, the 36-year-old Spanish midfielder, has returned to his boyhood club Real Zaragoza on a one-season contract. He became a free agent after terminating his contract with Boca Juniors. Despite Real Zaragoza's relegation to the third tier of Spanish football (Primera Federación), Herrera chose to sign with the club where he was trained. The Basque player, who has two caps for Spain, brings extensive experience from stints at Athletic Bilbao, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Boca Juniors. Over his career, he has played 284 matches for PSG and Manchester United, including 33 in the Champions League. His return is aimed at helping the club achieve promotion back to La Liga 2.
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Ander Herrera has come full circle. After a career that took him from Bilbao to Argentina, via Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, the midfielder is returning to Real Zaragoza—the club where he was trained.
Despite the club's relegation to the third tier of Spanish football, the 36-year-old Basque has chosen to sign a one-season contract. A few weeks ago, Herrera terminated his contract with Boca Juniors.
Regularly hampered by injuries, the Spanish international (2 caps) will bring his experience to a team aiming for a swift return to La Liga 2.
Over his career, Herrera notably played 284 matches for PSG and Manchester United, including 33 appearances in the Champions League.
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Ander Herrera Returns to Real Zaragoza in Spanish Third Division