The club announced on Wednesday that the signing of defender Marc Valiente by FC Goa had been finalised.
The Spaniard signed a one-year contract with the Gaurs, and he will play for them till the summer of 2023.
After the formalities were over, Valiente told fcgoa.in, Valiente said, “I’m really excited to start this new chapter in my career. It’s an opportunity for me to live new experiences.”
“Carlos (Pena) was the biggest influence in my decision. He told me everything about his plan as a head coach and also about the club. I also had some chats with Alvaro (Vazquez), having shared the dressing room with both in the past. It was comforting to have him in my team as he is an amazing player and person.
“I think we have to be ambitious and our aim is to be at the top. And I believe we have the squad to be so. I have followed the FC Goa style of football and I absolutely love it. To play this kind of attacking football, a defender has to be concentrating all the time, ready for a counterattack. I love to play this style of football.”
🚨 | OFFICIAL ✅ : FC Goa announce the signing of defender Marc Valiente on a one-year deal. 👏🟠🐂 pic.twitter.com/lXYCeICm3y
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