ISL: FC Pune City strengthen their midfield signing Jonatan Lucca from FC Goa

 Jonatan Lucca signs for FC Pune City. File Pic
Jonatan Lucca signs for FC Pune City. File Pic

Internet Desk: FC Pune City picked up one of the key players from the former ISL runner-up FC Goa as they confirmed of signing mid-fielder Jonatan Lucca. Adding strength to the mid-field Pune FC is trying to have a good position in the upcoming ISL.

In the last edition of ISL they finished at no.7. This year they are in the mood of rearranging the team. They started the job with putting Antonio Habas as the manager of the team. This time they will be strong enough by adding Lucca, who was strength of the runner-up team of ISL 2015.

Lucca, who is still only 22 years old was bought by Italian giants AS Roma in July 2012 but failed to get any game time under manager Zdenek Zeman, during his stay at the Stadio Olimpico.

FC Pune City CEO, Gaurav Modwel believes the Brazilian has impeccable talent and could well and truly become one of the best midfielders in the league. “A robust midfielder, Lucca is a proven performer with a combination of speed, skill and flair. With age on his side, he possesses natural talent and has progressed well to date. FC Pune City will give him the platform to express himself as we believe in his potential to become the one of the best midfielders in the league,” said Modwel.

In the last session of ISL Lucca scored thrice. He had 55 successful tackles and 13 attempts towards goal.  The former AS Roma mid-fielder is also excited with the new venture.

“This certainly will be one of the biggest challenges of my career so far. The team has gathered some quality signings from India as well as abroad and with Antonio Habas at the helm of things, I am sure this will help me develop my career in the way and at the right club”, said excited Lucca.

The former Atletico de Kolkata boss was also delighted with the young Brazilian’s signing. He opined, “He was one of the best midfielders playing in the league last year. He is young, fast and will bring life to our midfield with his speed. That’s exactly why we decided to get him to our club FC Pune City.”