Marquee Player for Atletico de Kolkata – Former Liverpool Star Luis Garcia
Atletico de Kolkata, the Kolkata franchise of the upcoming Indian Super League set up with the help of Atletico Madrid has unveiled their Marquee International player for the tournament – Luis Garcia.
Former Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool star Luis Garcia will be donning the colours of Atletico de Kolkata in ISL. Garcia recruited by Rafael Benítez at Liverpool club played a crucial role in their title-winning UEFA Champions league campaign in 2005. He last appeared for Pumas de la UNAM, a Mexican professional football club.
I’m very exited to share with you my new challenge , I’ve decided to join Atlético de Kolkata…https://t.co/0MUp1LK619
— Luis Garcia (@LuchoGarcia14) July 7, 2014
As we reported earlier, the Kolkata franchise has also confirmed that Antonio López Habas, a former Spanish footballer with over 20 years of coaching experience will be their marquee coach.
Former manager of #SouthAfrica league team Bidvest Wits FC Antonio López Habas to be manager of #Atletico de #Kolkata #ISL #Indianfootball
— football news india (@fni) July 3, 2014
Habas is our marquee manager.. — Atletico de Kolkata (@AtletiKolkata) July 7, 2014
Jose Ramirez Barreto, Brazilian footballer who has had extensive stint in India with various clubs will also be part of the coaching team confirmed the franchise.
Ramires Barreto will also be in the coaching staff..
— Atletico de Kolkata (@AtletiKolkata) July 7, 2014