Postiga ATK’s marquee player
Kolkata: Putting an end to speculation, defending champions Atletico de Kolkata on Wednesday unveiled 32-year-old Portuguese World Cupper Helder Postiga as their marquee player for the second edition of the Indian Super league football tournament. There were reports that the Sourav Ganguly co-owned side had offered $1 million to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba as inaugural edition champions were also linked with Diego Forlan, Claudio Pizarro, Roman Pavyluchenko and Tuncay Sanli. However, the Antonio Habas-coached side finally settled for the Portuguese forward two days ahead of the July 31 deadline. Postiga will replace luis Garcia, who was not named this year despite having an excellent season last, which was hampered by injuries.
Bengaluru rope in Alwyn George
Mumbai: Bengaluru FC have signed young and talented midfielder Alwyn George for one year with an option of extending it by another year, the club announced on Wednesday. A product of the Tata Football Academy, George went on to play for Pailan Arrows before spending two seasons at Dempo who were relegated from the I-league last season. He has also played for the senior and under-23 national teams. Head coach Ashley Westwood, in his pre-season press conference in Bengaluru, mentioned about the possibility of filling in three to four slots in the team for the new season.