xtratime Logo

Xtra Time Web Desk: ATK Mohun Bagan on Thursday officially announced the signing of Finland midfielder Joni Kauko who represented his country in the current EURO 2020. Kauko will be seen playing in Green Maroon jersey for the next two seasons.  ATK MB made an agreement with him on Thursday. The club shared a small video announcing the signing on its official twitter handle.

Many star footballers have played in the Indian Super League but it is rare for a footballer to sign a contract with an Indian club within three days of playing in the Euro Cup.  Kauko is basically a box-to-box medio.  Kauko, of course, is more efficient as a central medio.  He has been seen playing in that position in the jersey of Finland in all three matches of this year's Euro Cup group league.  Kauko also played in that position in the last match against Belgium, the number one team in the FIFA ranking.

Born in Turku in Finland, the 30-year-old footballer can also play as an attacking medio or left side, if the team needs him.  He has experience of playing for the national team in four age groups before playing for the senior team of Finland. He has also captained the Finland U2I team. He has played for the last three seasons at the Danish club Esbjerg.  Kauko also has several goals in club football. ATK Mohun Bagan will have to play the AFC Cup within a few days.  After adding Kauko, the strength of Antonio Lopez Habas' team’s midfield will definitely increase.