November 05, 2024 19:06 (IST)
Atletico de Kolkata signs their first Goalkeeper for 2015 season of ISL
Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): The champions of inaugural edition of Indian Super League, Atletico de Kolkata on Friday announced that the team has signed a Spanish professional footballer Juan Calatayud, as a goalkeeper for the 2nd season of ISL.
Juan currently plays for Hungarian club Videoton FC.
“We are delighted to have been able to sign an experienced goalkeeper like Juan who has experience of playing in the Spanish circuit and in Hungary. He will definitely value add to the already strong line up we are readying for the next season. We are very pleased that he chose to join us for his first stint in India in the ISL," said Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman RP- Sanjiv Goenka Group, Co-owner, Atlético de Kolkata.
“Juan is a strong goalkeeper and will be a welcome option for us in the forthcoming season. It is a new challenge for him as playing in front of the Kolkata fans will be an altogether different experience for him. I am sure he will be able to contribute to our game plan for the upcoming season," said he.
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