MLS side Columbus Crew have dipped into the transfer market to bring in an Argentine star.
They’ve snapped up former Boca Juniors, Lanus and Belgrano right back Hernan Grana.
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Although the 29 year old has never featured for the Argentine national side, he is a well respected player who has clocked up almost 300 appearances since making his debut for third tier Platense back in 2003.
He will join the Crew immediately on a four year deal, meaning he will be eligible to play in the MLS opening weekend in mid-March.
You can see some clips from his 2012-13 season in the video below:
The news was confirmed by Columbus Crew journalist Adam Jardy on Twitter earlier today:
There you go. #CrewSC RT @TabakmanS: Hernan Grana, nuevo jugador del Columbus de la MLS. @PetoPQ @La12tuittera pic.twitter.com/iyHvlmqOUc
— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) January 23, 2015
The Crew start their season with a trip to Houston Dynamo on 8th March. Their first home game is against Toronto a week later.