Panaji, Jan 27 (UNI) FC Goa have completed the signing of Spanish defender Hernan Santana for the remainder of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season, the Club can officially confirm. Santana joins the Gaurs as the replacement for Marc Valiente, who has been ruled out for the season due to injury.
Until recently, the 32-year-old played for the China League One side Sichuan Jiuniu led by former Goa head coach Sergio Lobera and finished in eighth place with them in the league, before agreeing terms on a move to join the Gaurs.
“I’m thankful to FC Goa for giving me this opportunity. I know the league and the team well, and always thought they were one of the best clubs in India. Hence, when the Club came calling, I didn’t have to think much before saying yes,” Hernan Santana said, after signing on the dotted line.