ISL 2021-22: ATK Mohun Bagan officially announces former FC Goa boss Juan Ferrando as head coach

Juan Ferrando made his league debut as head coach of FC Goa and on Monday officially took charge of Kolkata giants ATK Mohun Bagan, while Gaur’s top leadership expressed “surprise and dismay” at the Spaniard’s sudden change of heart. Of. The announcement comes just a day before the struggling Mariners will take on North East United FC in their seventh match of the season.

“I will give my 110 per cent from day one so that all fans can enjoy the best brand of football and hopefully we can celebrate together soon. I will work relentlessly towards helping my team give my best,” Ferrando said in a statement. Used the release clause, expressed surprise over this and also accused ATK Mohun Bagan of poaching.

“With dismay I would like to confirm that @JuanFerrandoF has triggered his release clause, obliging us to relieve him of his duties so that he can join @atkmohunbaganfc.” Tandon said Ferrando left no room for discussion. “As long as the money is deposited into our accounts, we have no choice in their decision. It’s a surprise to us,” @JuanFerrandoF told us this morning about his decision. He didn’t have anyone to discuss or negotiate. Didn’t leave the place,” Tandon tweeted.

However, Tandon said that in this day and in the world poaching coaches are a fair game. “Hunting our coaches, staff and players is fair game, but I hope to have a better understanding and sportsmanship in the future. We would have liked at least the opportunity to inform our squad ourselves. To our fans, I say Would like, ‘Don’t worry’. It will really make us stronger.

“Maybe it doesn’t seem like it now. I want to ask about your love and trust in your club. We are @FCGoaOfficial. We have a championship team and already full of coaches and staff to fill gaps in short term There is strength.” ATK Mohun Bagan will take on NorthEast United FC on Tuesday and Ferrando is likely to be in the dug-out. ,

Ferrando was appointed coach of FC Goa last season and under him Gaur made it to the last four, losing to eventual champions Mumbai City FC on penalties. He also made history for FCG, becoming the first Indian club to score a point in the AFC Champions League in the group stages earlier this year.

He coached FC Goa to the Durand Cup title here in October after beating Mohammedan Sporting 1-0. This season, FC Goa has slipped to the eighth position in the table after losing its opening three games – Mumbai City, Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC.

However, before a thrilling draw against Hyderabad FC, Ferrando reversed his fortunes with two consecutive wins against SC East Bengal and Bengaluru FC. Speaking on Ferrando’s departure, the Director of Football, Ravi Puskar, said: “We are very disappointed to have lost Juan. His decision to leave the club was unexpected and a surprise, especially at this juncture of the season where we are. Came in as. In the middle of the season.” Pushkar said that he had kept the club in the dark.

“We are particularly disappointed that we were kept in the dark until yesterday morning where he stated his desire to leave the club. However, once he stated his stance and the release clause was activated, we were left with little choice I wish Juan the best of luck for his future.” Assistant coach Clifford Miranda will take the interim charge of the first team.

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