ISL 2019 | ATK signs Carl McHugh, Michael Soosairaj and Michael Regin
Kolkata-based Indian Super League club ATK has signed Irish defender Carl McHugh ahead of the fifth season of the league this year. The Antonio López Habas-coached team has also included two attacking midfielders Michael Soosairaj and Michael Regin in their squad before the 2019 edition.
Two-time ISL champions ATK have signed Irish defender Carl McHugh in an effort to strengthen their defense. ATK has also signed attacking midfielders Michael Soosairaj and Michael Regin this season. Soosairaj and Regin are meant to form a formidable midfield with the experienced Manuel Lanzarote Bruno, who has been retained from last season. Michael Soosairaj has been signed by ATK for a contract of five years.
Carl Gerard McHugh is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. He is primarily a central defender, but can also be handy as a left back, and even as a midfielder. He has also previously captained his side, Motherwell. He will be joining English defender John Johnson, who has been retained by ATK from last season. Michael Soosairaj used to play for Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League last season, where he scored four goals in 14 matches during the 2018-19 season and will be donning ATK colours in the upcoming season. Michael Regin also played as a midfielder for Chennai City in the I-League.
“Carl McHugh is a very versatile and exciting player. His talent and his leadership skills will impact the team in a very positive way. I welcome him to the ATK family. Michael Soosairaj and Michael Regin are experienced players who have been playing competitive football in India. Their understanding of the game, their attacking style will add value to ATK,” head coach of ATK Antonio López Habas said.
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