Hércules Announces Irish Center-Back Signing This Saturday
The 24-year-old defender arrives from the Scottish second division to reinforce the club’s back line as Rubén Torrecilla prepares the squad for the upcoming season. The signing marks another step in Hércules’ ambitious plans to build a resilient defence capable of competing at the highest level in the league. The new centre-back comes with a background in youth development and professional experience across several European systems, bringing a blend of physicality, tactical awareness, and leadership to the squad.
Hércules Strengthened by Cameroonian Winger Ketu
The club continues to blend talent across continents with the addition of a dynamic wide player who adds pace, creativity, and width to the attack. The winger brings a history of international experience at youth levels and a reputation for delivering precise assists and crucial goals in key fixtures. His arrival is expected to complement the club’s strategic play and provide new options in forward positions.
The signing has drawn attention for its potential to unlock new attacking sequences. The player has demonstrated versatility on the flanks and an ability to stretch defenses, creating space for central runners and late runs from the middle. The coaching staff view him as a versatile asset who can adapt to multiple tactical setups, contributing to Hércules’ aspiration to elevate their offensive output in the coming season.
Ryan Patrick Nolan, born on February seventeenth, hails from Clare in Ireland. His early development included participation in the youth ranks of a renowned Italian club, where he contributed to a Youth League championship campaign in the 2018/19 season. He has represented his country at several youth levels, including the under-16, under-17, and under-18 teams, gaining valuable international exposure along the way. This background in youth international play is seen as an important aspect of his readiness to adapt to higher levels of competition and the team’s evolving style of play.
Following his time in Italy, Nolan spent periods training with clubs in various European systems, expanding his practical experience. He later joined clubs in Spain, England, and Scotland, where his performances began to catch the eye of larger squads. Most recently, he arrived at Hércules from a club in Scotland, having accumulated vital senior minutes in the Scottish Championship. In the previous campaign, he appeared in 34 league matches and contributed one goal, demonstrating consistency as a reliable defensive option and occasional contributor in attack during set-piece situations.
José Manuel Gómez has also become a notable acquisition for Hércules, reinforcing the squad’s defensive options and adding depth to the roster. His experience at both domestic and international levels brings stability and competitive drive to the group, supporting the coaching staff’s plan to strengthen the spine of the team. The signing is part of a broader strategy to assemble a balanced squad capable of competing across all competitions in the 2023/24 campaign.
Eighth Signing for the 2023/24 Campaign
With the addition of Nolan, Hércules has completed eight signings for the 2023/24 season. The roster now includes goalkeeper Javier Cendón, defenders Alfonso Candelas, José María Gómez and Ryan Nolan, midfielder Roger Corominas, and forwards Carlos de la Nava, Marcos Mendes, and Kalvin Ket. The current squad also features three under-23 players: Cendón, César Moreno, and Salah. The club’s medical team plans a comprehensive set of examinations to ensure players are match-ready. Physical work is scheduled to begin after the medical tests, signaling the start of a rigorous pre-season program as the team gears up for the new campaign.