East Bengal on Thursday announced the signing of Spanish centre-back Ivan Gonzalez on a two-year deal. Gonzalez, played 36 games for FC Goa in the last two seasons with three goals and two assists. He became the first overseas recruit for EB ahead of the season.
Shree Cement Ltd pulled out as the principal investors of East Bengal after two disastrous Indian Super League seasons where they finished ninth and reached rock-bottom in the last edition. The Club is in a rebuilding mode.
The officials are currently in talks with Bangladeshi conglomerate Bashundhara Group to make a fresh venture into the ISL.
