Bengaluru FC Signs Spanish Midfielder Pedro Capo for One-Year Deal
Bengaluru FC has announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Pedro Capo on a one-year contract. The 33-year-old, who can also play as a center-back, most recently played for Eldense CF in Spain’s Segunda Division.
Capo expressed his excitement about joining Bengaluru FC, saying, “I’m really glad to have signed with Bengaluru FC, one of the best clubs in India. My conversations with Gerard (Zaragoza) have given me a lot of enthusiasm, and a desire to perform.”
Capo began his career with youth academies at La Salle Mahon, Atletico Villacarlos, and Penya Cuitadella before joining Segunda Division B side Sporting Mahones in 2009. He has played for several Spanish teams, amassing over 350 appearances and achieving promotion with Sabadell in 2020. In 2021, he signed for Eldense and captained the team.
Bengaluru FC’s Director of Football, Darren Caldeira, said, “We’re really glad to bring in Pedro, who has been a consistent performer with all the teams he has played for in his career so far. He is capable of playing in several defensive positions, and we believe his abilities will complement those of the players around him.”
Head Coach Gerard Zaragoza added, “Pedro is a player with immense experience in the Spanish Segunda B and one who I am sure will do well for us. He’s a leader on the pitch, and both his previous teams earned promotion to La Liga 2. I’m looking forward to having him join the group.”
Capo will join Bengaluru FC for their pre-season ahead of the Durand Cup 2024 campaign, which begins with a match against the Indian Navy Football Team on July 31st in Kolkata.
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Bengaluru FC -: Bengaluru FC is a football (soccer) club based in Bengaluru, India. They play in the Indian Super League (ISL), which is one of the top football leagues in India.
Spanish midfielder -: A midfielder is a player who plays mostly in the middle part of the football field. Spanish means he is from Spain.
Pedro Capo -: Pedro Capo is a football player from Spain. He is 33 years old and can play in different positions on the field.
One-year deal -: A one-year deal means that Pedro Capo will play for Bengaluru FC for one year.
Center-back -: A center-back is a player who plays in the central part of the defense, helping to stop the other team from scoring.
Eldense CF -: Eldense CF is a football club in Spain. They play in the Segunda Division, which is the second-highest league in Spanish football.
Segunda Division -: The Segunda Division is the second-highest football league in Spain, just below La Liga.
Head Coach Gerard Zaragoza -: Gerard Zaragoza is the head coach of Bengaluru FC. A head coach is the main person responsible for training the team and making game strategies.
Pre-season -: Pre-season is the period before the main football season starts. Teams practice and play friendly matches to get ready.
Durand Cup 2024 -: The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in India. The 2024 edition means it will happen in the year 2024.
