The Blues, who ended their 2023-24 campaign on a dismal note, unable to make the playoffs of the Indian Super League, welcomed former players Rahul Bheke and Lalthuammawia Ralte to the fold along with former Punjab FC left-back Mohamed Salah. Bheke, who scored the Blues\u2019 winning goal in the 2018-19 Indian Super League campaign, returns after a successful stint at Mumbai City FC where he won the ISL Shield in 2022-23 and the ISL Cup in 2023-24 as skipper.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was really great to be back in Bengaluru and to train in front of our supporters today. We want to give them back for all the love they\u2019ve shown to us today and for their belief in us. I believe we have assembled a very good squad for this season and I\u2019m really looking forward to all the challenges that lie in wait,\u201d said Zaragoza, speaking during the interaction.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also present at the event and unveiled to the fans was Spanish attacker Edgar Mendez. Mendez, who most recently turned out for Mexican LigaMX side Club Necaxa, is a product of the Real Madrid Juvenil side, and has made over 150 La Liga appearances across stints in Almeria, Granada and Alaves. Mendez also had a three-year stint with Cruz Azul in Mexico, where he won the Copa MX: Apertura in 2018 and Supercopa MX: and Leagues Cup titles in 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m really glad to have signed for a club like Bengaluru FC, and to be introduced in such a fashion in front of - what I\u2019ve been told are some of the best supporters in this country. I\u2019m really looking forward to pre-season and the season to come. I hope to be able to contribute in the best possible way,\u201d said Mendez, after being unveiled to the supporters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also unveiled to the fans was the attacking duo of Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera and Argentine striker Jorge Pereyra Diaz, who turned out for Mumbai City FC in their victorious 2023-24 ISL campaign. With both players awaiting documentation that would allow their travel to India, the club erected giant outdoor hoardings to announce their arrival to the club in front of the fans gathered on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m really glad to have signed for a club like Bengaluru FC, and to be introduced in such a fashion in front of - what I\u2019ve been told are some of the best supporters in this country. I\u2019m really looking forward to pre-season and the season to come. I hope to be able to contribute in the best possible way,\u201d said Mendez, after being unveiled to the supporters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n