Antonio Habas signs one-year extension with ATK Mohun Bagan
(Courtesy : ISL Media)
The tactician guided the team to second place and the ISL final last season..
ATK Mohun Bagan have extended the contract of head coach Antonio Lopez Habas. The club have repaid the manager’s good work, as he guided the Mariners to the final of their first-ever Indian Super League campaign.
The 63-year-old's current deal was coming to an end this year, but the extension ensures he will lead the team during the 2021/22 season too. ATK Mohun Bagan finished second in the league phase to Mumbai City FC and ended the season as runners-up after the playoffs, thus finishing without silverware.
“I am very happy and determined about the new project. This time AFC will be our prime target.” the Spaniard exclusively told Khel Now after the announcement by the club on Wednesday. Habas has spent five years in India, having also coached FC Pune City for a season.
ATKMB had one of the most balanced squads in the season gone by and the club management have ensured stability by extending Habas’ contract. The club will definitely reap the rewards of having Habas in-charge of the team and continuing on what they have built in recent years.
ISL clubs have had the tendency to be trigger-happy when it comes to sacking managers. Therefore, the extension of the deal comes as a surprise. The two-time ISL winner will now look to go one step further next season and add a third title to his cabinet.
The outfit will also hope to perform well in the AFC Cup. There are several avenues where Habas can improve an already balanced team. While their defensive unit remained strong throughout the season, over-reliance on Roy Krishna and David Williams on attack was evident.
It will be interesting to see how Antonio Habas tweaks his approach going into the next season and topples the supremacy of new champions, Mumbai City FC. Will he stick by his tried and tested methods or implements new tactics? Only time will tell.
For more updates, follow Khel Now on Twitter, Instagram and join our community on Telegram.
Latest News
- Real Madrid injury update ahead of Real Sociedad trip; Jude Bellingham doubtful
- Manchester United vs Burnley Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast
- Indian football records historic 138% surge in women’s player registration for last 2 years
- Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club Predicted line-up, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast
- Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez ruled out for remaining season with groin injury
Trending Articles
- Scouting Report: Who is East Bengal's bright talent Sayan Banerjee?
- Which clubs have won ISL Trophy in the past?
- Anju Turambekar appointed AFC Youth Panel Member to represent Singapore
- Hyderabad FC handed 'another' FIFA transfer ban
- Jahouh's domination and other talking points from Odisha FC's win over Mohun Bagan
Editor Picks
- All-Indian scorecard and other talking points from ISL semi-final between FC Goa and Mumbai City FC
- Which clubs have won ISL Trophy in the past?
- Anju Turambekar appointed AFC Youth Panel Member to represent Singapore
- Top five players with most away goals in UEFA Champions League knockout phase
- Hyderabad FC handed 'another' FIFA transfer ban