ATK reinforce squad with Spanish Juan Belencoso

Kolkata, Aug 25 (PTI) Indian Super League franchiseAtlético de Kolkata today announced the signing of Spanishcentre forward Juan Belencoso and added more fervour to theirInternational line up of players. Known for his clinical finishes, Belencoso played forKitchee FC of Hong Kong, Albacete Balompié, UB Conquense, CDLugo and Cádiz CF. From 2002 to 2008, following a brief spell in Portugal,Belencoso competed mainly in Segunda División B, representingReal Jaén, Mérida UD, CE L’Hospitalet and CD Baza, ATKofficials said. "After the announcement of signing dynamic Indianplayers and retaining seven international recruits includingmarquee player for this season, now the addition of Belencosowill add to the composition and strength of the team," theofficials said. Head coach José Molina said, "On behalf of the teammanagement we welcome Belencoso to Atlético de Kolkata whichwill help us in further developing the nucleus of the teamthis year." "My association with his style of football goes backto the Kitchee FC days in Hong Kong. He had been one of themost consistent performers and had been nominated as AFCForeign Player of the Year. With Postiga and now Belencoso, Ifeel the need for the right strikers has been preciselyaddressed," Molina said. ATK were champions of ISL inaugural edition and semifinalist of the second season. PTI AKB NN SSCSSC