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Former Manchester United Star Explains Why He's Playing for Free in Third Tier
- Ander Herrera, a 37-year-old Spanish midfielder, joined his boyhood club Real Zaragoza earlier this month on a free transfer, agreeing to donate his entire salary to the club's foundation.
- Zaragoza, which beat Arsenal in the 1995 Cup Winners final, has declined significantly in recent years and now competes in the third tier of Spanish football.
- After 15 years away, Herrera returns from stints at Manchester United, Paris St-Germain, Athletic Club, and Boca Juniors, where he competed in the Copa Libertadores.
- "This is probably the last dream that I wanted to make come true," the Spaniard told BBC Sport, emphasizing his desire to help the team return to European competition.
- The midfielder's next appearance will be in the Spanish third division against Gimnastic de Tarragona in front of roughly 6,500 fans.
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The Independent (US)Ex-Man United star explains decision to play for free in Spanish third division
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Ander Herrera: Ex-Man United ace explains logic behind unusual career decision - Man United News And Transfer News
Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has explained the reasoning behind his decision to turn out for Real Zaragoza free of charge. Emotional return Last month, Zaragoza confirmed they had signed Herrera after he was released by Boca Juniors in Argentina. Herrera spent five seasons at United after signing from Athletic Club in the summer of 2014 for around €36m. United triggered his release clause. The Spaniard became a cult figure d…
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