NEW DELHI: Hyderabad FC on Monday announced the signing of Spanish forward Francisco 'Fran' Sandaza on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old signs from Spanish Segunda Division side Alcorcon, and becomes the sixth new foreign signing for the club this season.
"I am very happy and excited to sign for this club. It is a new challenge in my career and I am eager to arrive in India start training with my new teammates. The Indian Super League is improving every year. A lot of good players have played in the league so far. I have played with and against a few of them that have told me good things about the ISL, so I am keen to be part of it," said Sandaza as per an ISL media release.
The Toledo-born forward rose through the ranks at Leganes and Coslada before turning out for his hometown side CD Toledo. He then moved to Valencia Reserves and after playing for Onda and Pucolis on loan, Sandaza headed overseas joining Scottish Premier League side Dundee United in 2008 where he claimed a Scottish FA Cup trophy. IANS