Mohun Bagan SG has completed the signing of versatile Spanish defender Hector Yuste, IFTWC can confirm. Hector comes from the Cyprus league, having recently donned the jersey of Omonia Nikosia in UEFA Europa League. Having played against the likes of Premier League side Manchester United last season, Hector comes in with a wealth of experience under his belt playing over 480 matches in his entire career.
The 35-year-old experienced campaigner spent most his career in the Spanish second division playing over 200 matches in the league. Hector comes from the youth academy of Real Murcia and Cartagena FC where he managed to get a professional contract which marked the beginning of his career in the Spanish league.
He has donned the jersey of multiple Spanish top and bottom division clubs like Hercules, Salamanca, Granada, Cadiz, Racing Santander, and Mallorca. He has played the likes of top to bottom of the Spanish league including the Laliga with Granada making his debut against Deportivo de La Coruna during the 2014 season. Yuste won the Cyprian Cup with Omonia Nicosia in the last two seasons and the Cypriot Super Cup in 2022. He featured in three Europa League editions, with his earlier two appearances being with Apollon Limassol.
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Hector is a solid defensive player who primarily plays as a central defender but can also handle the defensive midfield position with ease. Hector comes in the slot of recently departed Carl McHugh and possesses all the expertise needed to replace him with ease. A highly aggressive and a physically dominant figure like Hector adds more depth to the Mariners squad who is aiming for a more successful season ahead of them.
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