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Why Herrera is playing for free in Spanish third division

Why Herrera is playing for free in Spanish third division
BBC Sport Thursday 27 August 2026, 07:02 UTC 1 min read
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Ander Herrera has represented some of the world's biggest clubs, but now he is back home playing for free in Spain's third tier - and this is why.

Ander Herrera has represented some of the world's biggest clubs, but now he is back home playing for free in Spain's third tier - and this is why.
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