ATK Mohun Bagan unveil new home kit ahead of ISL 2020-21 campaign

The club have decided to keep the iconic Green and Maroon layout while ousting the three stars on the chest.

ATK Mohun Bagan unveiled their jersey for the upcoming Indian Super League season on Thursday. The new kit retains the iconic Green and Maroon design, which has been a part of the legacy and heritage of Mohun Bagan over decades.

Ever since ATK and Mohun Bagan merged earlier this year, speculation regarding the colours of the kit and logo of the team followed. However, the management seems to have listened to the demands of the fans and have retained the colours for the upcoming season. The new ATK Mohun Bagan kit will also have a unique Champions mark just below the logo to honour the two teams for their respective ISL and I-League triumphs from the 2019-20 campaign.

ATK Mohun Bagan also announced that the club are set to build a world-class football academy in Kolkata to provide young and talented players from the state an opportunity to perform at the highest level.

"My pronams to the many legends who have over the decades contributed to the great legacy that Mohun Bagan is. I seek their blessings in this new journey. Mohun Bagan has been close to my heart since childhood. I have had the honour to watch the Green and Maroon play some of their best football. We respect the legacy and have retained the same jersey which generations down the line have embraced, adored and loved. My dream is to establish ATK Mohun Bagan as a world-class team which earns its place in the international circuit," said principal owner Dr. Sanjiv Goenka.

Apart from building a new academy in Kolkata, the club promises to take steps to improve the Mohun Bagan facilities, as they aim to host ISL and AFC Cup home matches in the coming seasons.

"I salute the coming together of ATK and Mohun Bagan. Together the brand name ATK Mohun Bagan will create history," co-owner Sourav Ganguly quipped.

Other directors such as Debashis Dutta and Srinjoy Bose also shared their thoughts on how the jersey upholds the legacy of Mohun Bagan.

"We are indeed delighted that the board of ATK Mohun Bagan has agreed to keep the colours green and maroon and the 'Pal Tola Nouka' image as their house colours and a mnemonic new avatar of Mohun Bagan. These have been the heartbeat of millions of ardent football followers spread all across the globe. The spirit of sports and camaraderie lives on. We have utmost faith and confidence that this entity under the able guidance of the board will carry forward the 131 years of legacy and heritage, which will resonate in the global arena of football. In one sentence this avatar will be glorious past and vibrant future."

The meeting was attended by the members of the board including the likes of principal owner Dr. Sanjeev Goenka, Sourav Ganguly, Utsav Parekh, Srinjoy Bose, Debashis Dutta, Gautam Ray and Sanjeev Mehra.

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