The Spanish defensive midfielder was a regular for Mumbai City FC in the previous edition of ISL
Spanish midfielder Hernan Santana is likely to join NorthEast United FC in the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season. The 30-year-old had joined Mumbai City FC on a one-year loan deal from Sporting Gijon. However, his contract ended with Gijon ended earlier this summer and he is expected to join the Highlanders as a free agent.
He was an instrumental figure in Sergio Lobera's team and played 19 matches, accruing 1581 minutes during the course of the season. He also scored two goals, each against East Bengal and Chennaiyin respectively.