Mexican star is introduced in Houston and expects to play first game on July 9
, the 32-year-old midfielder was holding up a No. 16 jersey, the number he will wear on the pitch, during a press conference on Friday afternoon at PNC Stadium.
So are Dynamo controlling owner Ted Segal, general manager Pat Onstad and coach Paulo Nagamura, who were all on hand on Friday.“It’s one of the most significance days for the franchise in terms of player acquisitions,” Segal said. “We brought him here to win championships. This is one of the steps in accomplishing that.
“A game-changing moment,” Onstad said. “He’s excited and wanted to come here like he still felt he could make a massive difference, and we’re excited to get him at this stage of his career. “I think people are surprised by the decision I made,” said Herrera, who played for Pachuca , Porto B and Porto before joining Atletico Madrid in 2019. “I hope to make good teammates and good friendships within the team, to make a good union within the team.”
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