Indian Super League: FC Pune City sign Argentine footballer Robertino Pugliara
Pugliara Robertinho has become the fifth South American signing for FC Pune City.
Pune: Indian Super League (ISL) outfit FC Pune City on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Argentinean footballer Robertino Pugliara. Robertinho has become the fifth South American signing for the Maharashtra-based club, after Emiliano Alfaro, Marcelinho, Diego Carlos and Jonathan Lucca.
After the signing, Robertinho shared his happiness on joining the team. “I am turning a new page in my career. Having played in Indonesia for most of my career, adapting to a new culture, new style will be a challenge I will relish.
"I have seen one of the top Indian players during my AFC matches and I was very impressed with the quality.I am looking forward to play against some of the best Indian talents donning the Orange and Purple in 2017-18 Indian Super League,” he said.
Gaurav Modwel, CEO of FC Pune City also spoke on the signing of the 33-year-old. “Robertino is an experienced, creative and versatile midfielder. His penchant for making runs into the box and high work rate makes him a threat to the opposition. We welcome him to FC Pune City, “ he said.
The upcoming season of the Indian Super League, which will see 10 teams, will kick off in November. The extended season of the tournament will go on till March.