David Catala is a former central defender with over 500 professional appearances in Spain and Cyprus and has signed a one-year contract.
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Kerala Blasters FC has brought in David Catala as its new head coach.
The 44-year-old Spaniard, a former central defender with over 500 professional appearances in Spain and Cyprus, has signed a one-year contract.
Catala’s coaching career includes tenures at AEK Larnaca and Apollon Limassol in the Cypriot First Division, NK Istra 1961 in the Croatian First Football League and CE Sabadell in the Primera Federación (Spanish football league’s third tier).
“This is a club that deserves success and together we will chase it with everything we have. Kaloor’s energy and the stature of this great club demand nothing less than excellence,” said Catala, who takes over from interim head coach T.G. Purushothaman.
“I trust his abilities to manage a group and keep the team together in tough moments,” said KBFC Sporting Director Karolis Skinkys.
Published – March 26, 2025 03:00 am IST
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