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Official: Hector Herrera signs for three seasons

Official: Hector Herrera signs for three seasons

Mexican international Hector Herrera has found a new club just two days after his contract came to an end.

Herrera, who was Porto’s captain, left the club after 6 seasons at the club having arrived for 11 million euros back in 2013.

The 29-year old, who has represented Mexico 70 times in his career, now embarks on a new journey in Spain.

Unsurprisingly, he has joined Atletico Madrid, the La Liga runners-up now confirming the highly anticipated deal.

He joins for no cost at all, and signs on a three year contract

Herrera played a total of 53 matches for Porto last season along, scoring 9 and assisting 3 in the process as he finished as runner up in the Primeira Liga, Portuguese Cup and League Cup.

While at Porto, he won the Primeira Liga in 2017-18.

Benfica announce signing of striker just moments after the departure of João Felix

Benfica announce signing of striker just moments after the departure of João Felix

Helder Costa completes move to Leeds United

Helder Costa completes move to Leeds United