XtraTime Web Desk: Two-times ISL champion ATK is all set to sign former Real Madrid reserves Spanish attacking midfielder Francisco Javier “Javi” Hernandez from Polish top division side KS Cracovia, according to a report from Spanish media Migrantes del Balon. It is learned that the ISL franchise is also triggering his huge transfer fee as well.
If they sign him, ATK will become the first ISL team to complete their foreign quota of seven signings as they have also acquired the services of Roy Krishna, David Williams, Carl McHugh, and John Johnson. Javi will become the third Spaniard to play under the tutelage of Antonio Lopez Habas this season, following the footsteps of Edu Garcia and Manuel Lanzarote.
The player comes from the youth setup of Real Madrid, Javi also made four international appearances for Spain’s U-19 team, wherein he scored one goal for them. He even went on to play for Real Madrid’ reserves team in the Spanish third division.
This will be the 30-year-old’s first stint in Asia after having played in Azerbaijan, Romania, and Sweden besides Poland and his native country Spain. Javi’s most notable achievement is playing in the second round of UEFA Europa League Qualifiers in 2017 for his Azerbaijani club Gabala.