Hernan Grana returns to MAPFRE Stadium two years after leaving abruptly

Remember Hernan Grana, the defender who played seven games for Columbus Crew SC in 2015?

Did you ever wonder where Grana went after less than one season with the Black & Gold? Well if you are out at MAPFRE Stadium Saturday night, you’ll likely find out.

After acquiring Grana from Argentinian side All Boys in January of 2015, the defender was granted his release from Crew SC in mid-May of the same year with head coach Gregg Berhalter citing homesickness as the reason.

“We officially parted ways with Hernan, effective immediately,” Berhalter told reporters two seasons ago. “Talking about bringing guys in and not knowing exactly how it’s going to go, the toll of being away from his family and his…