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Midfielder Andres Herrera has signed an official contract with the Crew after spending the last two seasons with Columbus on loan from Argentina's River Plate.
The Crew announced the deal on July 1, a day after his second loan expired. Rather than using the loan-to-purchase option from River Plate, the two clubs agreed to a separate deal for an undisclosed transfer fee.
Herrera is signed through the 2028-29 season, with a club option for the following season, and will fill an international roster spot.
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"Andres has been a great fit for our club’s desired style of play and culture, and we are delighted that he will continue his career in Columbus,” Crew general manager Issa Tall said in a statement. "Since he arrived in Columbus, he's displayed his positive attitude, competitiveness and strong work ethic every day."
Herrera joined the Crew in July 2024 and finished the regular season with 10 appearances and a goal. Overall, Herrera has recorded 54 games and six goals for the Crew, including a goal in the MLS Cup playoff series against FC Cincinnati.
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Before Herrera's loan expired, the 27-year-old expressed a desire to remain in Columbus.
"Ultimately, my family is here," Herrera said through a translator. "I would love to stay here."
Herrera will be available when the Crew return from the World Cup break against New York City FC on July 22, pending approval of his visa.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew sign Andres Herrera to full-time contract
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The Crew announced the deal on July 1, a day after his second loan expired. Rather than using the loan-to-purchase option from River Plate, the two clubs agreed to a separate deal for an undisclosed transfer fee.
Herrera is signed through the 2028-29 season, with a club option for the following season, and will fill an international roster spot.
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"Andres has been a great fit for our club’s desired style of play and culture, and we are delighted that he will continue his career in Columbus,” Crew general manager Issa Tall said in a statement. "Since he arrived in Columbus, he's displayed his positive attitude, competitiveness and strong work ethic every day."
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Herrera joined the Crew in July 2024 and finished the regular season with 10 appearances and a goal. Overall, Herrera has recorded 54 games and six goals for the Crew, including a goal in the MLS Cup playoff series against FC Cincinnati.
More: Get live updates on Columbus Crew's Steven Moreira, Max Arfsten at World Cup
Before Herrera's loan expired, the 27-year-old expressed a desire to remain in Columbus.
"Ultimately, my family is here," Herrera said through a translator. "I would love to stay here."
Herrera will be available when the Crew return from the World Cup break against New York City FC on July 22, pending approval of his visa.
[email protected]
@brimackay15
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew sign Andres Herrera to full-time contract
Continue reading...
