ISL: ATK signs Fijian striker Roy Krishna

Roy Krishna last played for Wellington Pheonix in the A-league, and he comes in to boost ATK's arsenal in the 2019-20 season.

Roy Krishna is the captain of the Fiji national football team. Photo: Twitter (@RoyKrishna21)

ATK, the Indian Super League team, has secured the services of striker Roy Krishna for the 2019-20 season.

Krishna, from Fiji, last played for Wellington Pheonix FC in the A-league — a football league in Australia. In the 2018-19 season, he scored 19 goals in 27 matches for the side; for this, he won the golden-boot award and the Johnny Warren Medal.

Krishna is also the captain of the Fiji national football team.

140 years ago my ancestors came to Fiji from Kolkata, India in search of better opportunities. Today marks the start of a similar journey as I join @ATKFC
in the Hero India Super League to go back to where it all began. #aamarbukeyatkpic.twitter.com/JHjeTS3tMS

— Roy Krishna (@RoyKrishna21) June 18, 2019

 

Antonio Habas, head coach, ATK, said: “Roy Krishna is our first international striker signing of the season. He is a prolific striker with leadership skills under his belt. He will add attack and variety to the team and his confidence will give an edge. I am very happy to have him in ATK.”

ATK finished sixth in the ISL last season.