Asier Illarramendi (Mutriku, 1990) has a new team. The 33-year-old Spanish international ended his second spell at Real Sociedad in June and is off to embark on the ‘American dream’.
The ex of Real Madrid had several offers on the table, but, finally, has opted for Major League Soccer (MLS). Trying his luck in ‘soccer’ was, to tell the truth, one of the options that most attracted him.
‘Illarra’ play for FC Dallas, under the orders of the also Spanish Nico Estvez. Sharing a squad with two other members of the ‘Armada’: José Martínez and Jesús Jiménez.
Last season, with Real, Illarramendi played a total of 31 games, 24 in the League and scored a goal.
His first objective, upon arrival, will be to help Dallas get into the ‘playoffs’: his new team, currently, He is eighth in the West with 30 points in 23 games.
