After reportedly rejecting offers of a contract extension at Porto (it’s set to expire this summer), Mexico international Hector Herrera has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Tottenham, Real Madrid and AS Roma. The World Cup standout again demonstrated his immense quality — and only increased the speculation — with a commanding display in today’s 4-1 Champions League victory over Lokomotiv Moscow.
As early as the second minute, Herrera scored his second UCL goal of the campaign (to go along with the one he scored in Moscow back on Oct. 24).
Early goals all over the place Porto goes up 1-0 on Lokomotiv Moscow in the 2ND minute
— Bleacher Report Live (@brlive) November 6, 2018
40 minutes later, Herrera turned provider when chipping a ball through for Moussa Marega to finish.
Moussa Marega doubles Porto's lead
— Bleacher Report Live (@brlive) November 6, 2018
And just like in the reverse fixture in Moscow, fellow El Tri international Jesus Corona also got in on the action for Porto’s third.
Jesus Corona restores Porto's 2-goal lead
— Bleacher Report Live (@brlive) November 6, 2018
The finishing touches were applied by Otavio, and this strike is worth a watch.
Porto put the cherry on top of a 4-1 win with a terrific strike pic.twitter.com/EiBNHkxIkY
— Bleacher Report Live (@brlive) November 6, 2018
Herrera’s play was assured throughout, and there’s no club in Europe that wouldn’t like to add his blend of technical quality and defensive acumen in midfield.
Hector Herrera's passing map today for Porto. (Via @StatsZone) #ElTriEng #UCL pic.twitter.com/UEYJ0seFjX
— Cesar Hernandez (@cesarhfutbol) November 6, 2018
As enticing as a free transfer might be to potential suitors next summer, it’s hard to imagine a club not offering Porto something exorbitant to force the issue come January.
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