Reigning Indian Super League champions Hyderabad have completed the transfer of versatile Spanish player Borja Herrera. Having spent the last six months in Spanish fourth-tier side Tamaraceite, the 29-year-old arrives on a one-year contract and is excited for a new challenge in India.
“This is a very good opportunity for me. Hyderabad FC is a great project with great fans and are currently the Champions. I cannot wait to take on this new challenge,”
he said in his first interview.
Born and raised in Las Palmas, Borja began his career at the Canary Islands Academy. He was a member of Manuel Marquez’s squad at Anexo Del Estadio Gran Canaria, and the two will now be reunited in Yellow and Black.
Borja is a versatile player who can fill a variety of roles across the pitch. He has played in all of Spain’s domestic leagues – including three LaLiga appearances for the first team of Las Palmas in the 2017/18 season – and also spent a season in Israel with Maccabi Netanya.
And according to Hyderabad boss Marquez, he will be an excellent addition to his squad.
“Borja is a complete and technically gifted player. From centre-back to centre-midfield, from a box-to-box role to playing as a winger, he is an effective option in the squad.”
“He was with me during my time with Las Palmas B and he also played in the La Liga with the first team. He has loads of experience in the Spanish second division and in other countries as well and is a good fit for our squad.”
The Nizams have recruited a large number of young players during the transfer window. Manoj Mohammad, Alex Saji, Ramhlunchhunga, and Soyal Joshy are among those who are being groomed for a bright future.
Senior players Bartholomew Ogbeche, Joel Chianese, Laxmikant Kattimani, and Sahil Tavora have also had their contracts extended by the club. Earlier in July, former Bilbao Athletic centre-back Odei Onaindia returned to the club to signed a one-year contract.
However, the club have lost Asish Rai to ATK Mohun Bagan, whilst Souvik Chakrabarti is reportedly set to join East Bengal in the near future.
