Hernan Grana has signed with Columbus Crew SC of the MLS. Photo/Columbus Crew SC
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]olumbus Crew SC announced Friday that the club has signed Argentine First Division defender Hernan Grana as a Discovery Signing.
The past seven seasons for Grana have been spent in Argentina playing in the Primera Division. Grana will be officially added to the Crew SC roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa.
“We’re excited to have Hernan join the team,” said Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “He’s a very experienced defender that is used to playing in high-pressure situations. We feel that his style of play and experience are not only going to be an asset on the field but are going to help our younger players as they continue to develop.”
Most recently, Grana has appeared with Boca Juniors in the Argentine First Division, helping the traditional power to a second-place finish in the 2013-14 Torneo Final. Over the last seven seasons, Grana has made a total of 164 league appearances while helping his club to clean sheet victories on 52 occasions.
Grana has been sent off just once in his topflight career that spans a time of nearly 13,000 minutes.
Name: Hernan Grana
Pronunciation: HER-non GRAH-nuh
Position: Defender
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 152
Born: April 12, 1985 in Quilmes, Argentina
Hometown: Quilmes, Argentina
Citizenship: Argentina
Acquired: Signed by Crew SC on January 23, 2015. He will officially be added to the Black & Gold roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa.
Previous Experience: Boca Juniors (2014), All Boys (2012-2013), Belgrano (2011-2012), Quilmes (2011), Lanus (2008-2013), All Boys (2007-2008), Los Andes (2007), Platense (2003-2006)
