Houston Dynamo shared some big news on Wednesday that delighted their fans while also intriguing other MLS clubs. According to an announcement posted on their social media, Dynamo secured the services of Mexico international midfielder Hector Herrera.
Herrera, who currently plays with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, will arrive at the MLS in the summer as a free agent. The 31-year-old inked a Designated Player deal that ties him to Houston through the 2024 season and comes with an option for one further year.
Dynamo hopes that the addition of an established star in Herrera can help turn the club’s fortune around. They have failed to reach the playoffs since 2017 while finishing at the bottom of the standings in the past two seasons.
“The addition of a player like Hector validates the new direction and ambitions of our club. He is the type of player who will raise our standards across the board,” said Dynamo’s head coach Paulo Nagamura in a statement after Herrera’s signing became official.
Hector Herrera started his career with Pachuca in his native Mexico, playing for two seasons in Liga MX before securing a transfer to Porto in 2013. Herrera went on to a successful spell in Portugal, playing 245 games for Porto in six years and helping the club win the Primeira Liga title, among other trophies.
In the summer of 2019, Herrera made a move to Spain, signing a three-year contract with Atletico. Unfortunately, he failed to make a big impact with the Madrid club, struggling with injuries for the better part of his stint.
