Ander Herrera, a cult icon during his time with Manchester United, is in position to make his debut for Athletic Bilbao today, which might set the stage for an emotional reunion between the two teams.

Ander Herrera was a tremendous asset for Manchester United throughout his time there. Following his signing at the club in 2014 for a fee of £28 million, he played 189 times for the team and scored 20 goals for them.

On the field, Herrera was a fierce competitor. He put his emotions on his sleeve and gave his all for the club, which resulted in him becoming a fan favorite and even a bit of a “cult hero” around Old Trafford, as described by the Daily Star. He was a fan favorite because he wore his emotions on his sleeve and gave his all for the club.

 

Because of this, when the Spaniard departed the club in 2019 to play for Paris Saint-Germain, fans and Herrera alike were devastated to see the club part ways with him. In fact, the fans were even more devastated than Herrera. Now, he has a chance of going up against the United team for the first time since their Champions League match in the year 2020.

It’s possible that Herrera will play against Manchester United for Bilbao.

Today, Manchester United will play Athletic Bilbao in their final preseason friendly match, which will take place in Dublin. The match will be played against Athletic Bilbao.

The 33-year-old Herrera signed a permanent deal to play for Bilbao in January 2023, following a successful loan stint at the club, making his participation in the match a distinct possibility.

Herrera kicked off his professional career with the Bask club, where he has now returned in the twilight of his career after spending some time in France.