The gist of the negotiations is said to be that Atletico isn't quite willing to offer the sort of money Forlan is looking for, but the club is closer to Uruguay than some of the other options the player is considering and is currently coached by Paulo Autuori, who was in charge of Cerezo Osaka in 2015 when Diego played for the Japanese side. Another friend from Forlan's days in Japan - young forward Pablo - is also in the Atletico Paranaense squad for this season.
There are still several Atleticos out there that haven't been rumored to be interested in Diego Forlan, so the Uruguayan's options show no signs of narrowing just yet.
This is how articles are written to piss off the MB EB fans. Completely blown out of proportions to exactly what was written in the original news article in ei samay
ATK majority stakeholder claims exclusivity over city, sparks controversy and criticism
ATLETICO DE KOLKATA majority stakeholder Sanjiv Goenka has sparked controversy again by claiming monopoly over the city of Kolkata in the new re-structured top division that will be instituted from 2017-18.
Talking to Bengali daily Ei Samay, Goenka said in the new top division league, the only team from Kolkata would be the franchise under his ownership. Clubs like East Bengal and Mohun Bagan who have nurtured the football culture in the city for more than a century, according to him, do not deserve a place in the top league,
"There will be only one team from Kolkata. Just like in IPL... I know we'll play as the one team from Kolkata."
Sanjiv Goenka with co-owner Sourav Ganguly. Phot: ISL
Goenka's claim of exclusivity comes from his purchase of the Kolkata franchise in the ISL, as a rented franchise in a private tournament. But now that ISL is to become the new, officially recognized top division league in India and its franchises must become actual football clubs with AFC licenses, efforts have begun to allow the biggest clubs from the current top division I-League - Bengaluru FC, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan - to play in the ISL from next season; and claims of exclusive rights over a given city do not hold as much weight, especially in a place like Kolkata. But the ATK management seem to be unhappy with this development. In the past, an ATK official had suggested that East Bengal and Mohun Bagan must move out of Kolkata if they want to play in ISL.
Part of the reason why ATK do not want the Kolkata clubs to play in the ISL is the fact that the franchise depends on the second-hand support of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan fans to maintain their popularity; something they fear will evaporate the moment they are seen as rivals of the two big clubs whose influence in the state of West Bengal goes beyond the field and football into culture and folklore.
Goenka's comments drew sharp criticism from both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan club officials and fans, with many viewing ATK's attitude as exclusionary and anti-competitive.
Goenka is a piece of shit, if Didi wants EB MB will play else not, it's Bengal don't forget. She can easily force Goenka out in 5 mins, heck even IMG-R can, they did it in Goa.
This entire bunch of ATK owners are businessmen who are very close to DIdi. Unlikely she will take a stupid action of kicking out Goenka and the rest...heck even IMG-R wont, so long they are getting the franchisee fees!! (Goa is a completely different issue and different circumstances)
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Free-agent Diego Forlan was linked to the New York Red Bulls about a month ago. It was not a particularly convincing rumor, though the player's father, Pablo, did confirm there was an offer for his son's services from an American team. Mostly, however, the Uruguay legend has been persistently linked to a move to Indian Super League's Atletico Kolkata.
Now there is a new Atletico in the mix: Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense. Gazeta do Povo reports a proposal has been submitted to Forlan, with quotes from Atletico's Director of Football, Paulo Carneiro, and Diego's father, Pablo Forlan confirming there is a discussion in progress.
The gist of the negotiations is said to be that Atletico isn't quite willing to offer the sort of money Forlan is looking for, but the club is closer to Uruguay than some of the other options the player is considering and is currently coached by Paulo Autuori, who was in charge of Cerezo Osaka in 2015 when Diego played for the Japanese side. Another friend from Forlan's days in Japan - young forward Pablo - is also in the Atletico Paranaense squad for this season.
There are still several Atleticos out there that haven't been rumored to be interested in Diego Forlan, so the Uruguayan's options show no signs of narrowing just yet.
ATK majority stakeholder claims exclusivity over city, sparks controversy and criticism
ATLETICO DE KOLKATA majority stakeholder Sanjiv Goenka has sparked controversy again by claiming monopoly over the city of Kolkata in the new re-structured top division that will be instituted from 2017-18.
Talking to Bengali daily Ei Samay, Goenka said in the new top division league, the only team from Kolkata would be the franchise under his ownership. Clubs like East Bengal and Mohun Bagan who have nurtured the football culture in the city for more than a century, according to him, do not deserve a place in the top league,
Goenka's claim of exclusivity comes from his purchase of the Kolkata franchise in the ISL, as a rented franchise in a private tournament. But now that ISL is to become the new, officially recognized top division league in India and its franchises must become actual football clubs with AFC licenses, efforts have begun to allow the biggest clubs from the current top division I-League - Bengaluru FC, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan - to play in the ISL from next season; and claims of exclusive rights over a given city do not hold as much weight, especially in a place like Kolkata. But the ATK management seem to be unhappy with this development. In the past, an ATK official had suggested that East Bengal and Mohun Bagan must move out of Kolkata if they want to play in ISL.
Part of the reason why ATK do not want the Kolkata clubs to play in the ISL is the fact that the franchise depends on the second-hand support of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan fans to maintain their popularity; something they fear will evaporate the moment they are seen as rivals of the two big clubs whose influence in the state of West Bengal goes beyond the field and football into culture and folklore.
Goenka's comments drew sharp criticism from both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan club officials and fans, with many viewing ATK's attitude as exclusionary and anti-competitive.
Ppl thought who will dare buy goa franchise after salgokar and dempo exit..viola you have got a bigger fish on board.