Gokulam Kerala sign 23-year-old Goan striker Beneston Barretto

The 23-year-old scored six goals in last season's Goa Pro League.

Goan forward Beneston Piecton Barretto has signed a two-year contract with Gokulam Kerala FC. The 23-year-old striker is part of the pre-season camp being held at Kozhikode and coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese was impressed with his performances.

Beneston had a fantastic season in the Goan Premier League last year in which he scored six goals in 11 matches.

He started his football journey at a young age and he represented Sporting Clube de Goa. He later moved to Guardian Angel Sports, a club playing in Goa Professional League.

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The striker is known for his quick runs and ability to score goals.  

“I am delighted to be part of the champion team. I am confident that I could bring a positive influence to the team and help Gokulam Kerala FC defend the title,” said Beneston Barretto after signing the contract.

“Our philosophy is to give chances to unearthed talents across the country. The coach was impressed with Barretto’s performance and we believe that he would be as good as our senior team players,” said VC Praveen, the president of Gokulam Kerala FC.

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The Gokulam Kerala FC Men’s team kickstarted the pre-season camp for the upcoming 2021-22 season at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode, Kerala on August 3.

The Malabarians will be defending the Durand Cup and I-League this season and have also qualified to participate in the AFC Cup. Durand Cup is most likely to happen in September and October and I-League is scheduled to happen in December.

Gokulam Kerala’s Italian head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese and other technical staff had already reached the city in July to prepare for the camp.

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