<p>Hyderabad FC on Saturday announced the signing of Spanish defender Odei Onaindia for one year ahead of the Indian Super League season beginning in November.</p>.<p>The 30-year-old joins Hyderabad FC from Spanish Segunda (second) Division side CD Mirandes and is the ISL club's fifth new foreign recruit.</p>.<p>"It is going to be an exciting season for sure. I have heard a lot of positive things about ISL from other players that I have played against. I know it is a league that is in constant growth and I cannot wait to be a part of it," said Onaindia after completing the formalities.</p>.<p>The Spaniard had helped Mirandes to a promotion to the Segunda Division in the 2018-19 season, and then to a strong finish in a higher division in the 2019-20 season. In fact, the biggest highlight of their season was the run to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Cup competition.</p>.<p>On their way to the last four, Mirandes overcame La Liga sides Celta Vigo, Europa League champions Sevilla, and Villarreal. Onaindia was on the scoresheet against Villarreal in a dramatic 4-2 win.</p>.<p>Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez said, "Odei is a tough central defender. He has played consistently in all the teams that he was a part of. A good header of the ball, very strong and fast, and very good in marking.</p>.<p>"He always gives his best and plays at a good level. In the last season, he was always present in the Mirandes line-up in their thrilling run to the Spanish Cup semifinal, so we expect him to bring in that experience." </p>
<p>Hyderabad FC on Saturday announced the signing of Spanish defender Odei Onaindia for one year ahead of the Indian Super League season beginning in November.</p>.<p>The 30-year-old joins Hyderabad FC from Spanish Segunda (second) Division side CD Mirandes and is the ISL club's fifth new foreign recruit.</p>.<p>"It is going to be an exciting season for sure. I have heard a lot of positive things about ISL from other players that I have played against. I know it is a league that is in constant growth and I cannot wait to be a part of it," said Onaindia after completing the formalities.</p>.<p>The Spaniard had helped Mirandes to a promotion to the Segunda Division in the 2018-19 season, and then to a strong finish in a higher division in the 2019-20 season. In fact, the biggest highlight of their season was the run to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Cup competition.</p>.<p>On their way to the last four, Mirandes overcame La Liga sides Celta Vigo, Europa League champions Sevilla, and Villarreal. Onaindia was on the scoresheet against Villarreal in a dramatic 4-2 win.</p>.<p>Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez said, "Odei is a tough central defender. He has played consistently in all the teams that he was a part of. A good header of the ball, very strong and fast, and very good in marking.</p>.<p>"He always gives his best and plays at a good level. In the last season, he was always present in the Mirandes line-up in their thrilling run to the Spanish Cup semifinal, so we expect him to bring in that experience." </p>