Xtra Time Web Desk: Two-time ISL champions, ATK have signed Antonio López Habas as the Head Coach for the upcoming season of Indian Super League. The Spaniard returns to his old franchise after a gap of three years.
Antonio López Habas has previously been successful with ATK, catapulting them to victory in the inaugural season of ISL in 2014 and taking the team to the semi-finals in 2015. Known for his unconventional moves and aggressive style, Habas is a fan-favourite and extremely popular in the city of Kolkata
The 61-year-old coach is happy to make a return to his old franchise. According to Habas, “I am very proud to be the Head Coach of ATK. I have always had the feeling that I will be back to train the team. I am sure that with the support of the fans, and us working together, we will get the recognition and the results that the club deserves. Success will be achieved when we aspire to compete hard and add to the professional growth of the club. Many thanks to ATK for showing their confidence in me yet again.”
The Kolkata outfit will be hoping to get back the trophy-winning luck which was associated with the Spanish coach in the inaugural season.
“I am glad to welcome back our new Head Coach, Antonio López Habas to the ATK family. I wish him all the best to carry our two-time championship legacy forward. He is an exceptional manager and I am hopeful Habas will lead the way for ATK with his unique strategies and his enthusiasm,” said Mr. Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of ATK.