SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Herrera returns to boyhood club, playing for free in third tier
After playing in front of 50,000 at La Bombonera, Ander Herrera's next game is in Spain's third division for free.
A. Herrera
player
Age
37
Club
Real Zaragoza
Previous clubs
Athletic Club, Manchester United, PSG, Boca Juniors
Move
Free transfer from Boca Juniors
What happened. Ander Herrera has rejoined his boyhood club Real Zaragoza on a free transfer, playing in the Spanish third division without a salary.
- He calls it 'the last dream' and wants to end his career at home.
- Zaragoza were relegated from La Liga in 2012-13 and have declined since.
- Herrera has won Europa League, FA Cup and multiple league titles.
“This is probably the last dream that I wanted to make come true.”
— Ander Herrera
Herrera's next match is against Gimnastic de Tarragona in front of about 6,500 fans.
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