Bengaluru, September 10: Two times Indian Super League Champion franchise ATK on Saturday (September 9) confirmed the signing of Spanish defender Jordi Figueras Montel for the upcoming season of the football tournament.

Other than playing in first and second division clubs in Spain, Russia, Belgium and Turkey with the likes of Celta, Real Betis, Real Valladolid, Rubin Kazan and Club Brugge KV, Jordi has also performed at the Copa del Rey and Europa league.

"We welcome Jordi to our ATK family. Our coaching staff believes in his abilities as a central defender and feels he will be an ideal fit in our scheme of things for the upcoming season," ATK owner Sanjiv Goenka said in a statement.

Welcome to the #ATK family, Jordi Figueras. #AamarBukeyATK pic.twitter.com/EbnVCiWWdo

— Atlético de Kolkata (@atletidekolkata) September 9, 2017

Jordi who can also function as a left-back last showed up for second division German football side situated in Baden-Wurttemberg, Karlsruher SC. However, in the Summer the club decided to let him go as a free agent and eventually, the Spanish defender opted to join ATK for a new experience.

The Real Madrid youth player was also seen delighted to accept an opportunity to experience Indian football through ATK and suggested that he is hoping for more popularity in football through ISL in India.

"India is gaining popularity in the global arena post the onset of ISL as we are being able to meet new fans and play some exciting football. I am eagerly looking forward to getting to know my teammates, contribute to our game plan and earn many fans from India," said Jordi.

The 30-year-old became the sixth signing of the Teddy Sheringham's Kolkata based team and now one more signing will fulfil their quota of foreign players.

ATK has already roped in former Premier League and Irish International Robbie Keane as their marquee signing and now with a defender like Montel in their ranks, the two times champion could again dream of a good run in the upcoming tournament.