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Atletico de Kolkata announces the addition of Serbian striker Dejan Lekic to the side

| | Nov 11, 2015, at 09:46 pm
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Atlético de Kolkata who won a thriller against Kerala Blasters FC in an away tie yesterday is all set to be bolstered by marquee Hélder Postiga re-joining the side after recuperating from his strain in Portugal and the Atlético de Madrid facilities in Spain.

The team management also announced the addition of another striker to the squad, Dejan Lekić, from Serbia. Lekić is part of the Serbian national team and has played for La Liga sides like CA Osasuna and SD Eibar .

Lekić will be joining the side in place of Josemi who would not be able to take part in the rest of the tournament due to an injury.

Hélder Postiga will be joining the side in Delhi tomorrow, prior to the last away match of Atlético de Kolkata against Delhi Dynamos FC.

“Postiga will definitely add the enthusiasm to the side after our good performance yesterday against Kerala Blasters FC. He has recuperated well and hopefully will be in action very soon. I am also looking forward to Lekić who seems a good prospect for the team is also expected soon to join the side,"  Antonio Lopez Habas, Head Coach, Atlético de Kolkata

“We welcome Hélder Postiga back to the squad. His presence on the field was felt during the very first match of this season where he scored two beautiful goals. Also the red and white fans in Kolkata will be able to watch his moves closely as we have back to back home matches lined up after our last away match against Delhi Dynamos FC. We are looking forward to some brilliant football from Dejan Lekić who will add fervor to our front and increase the goal scoring opportunities," Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman RP- Sanjiv Goenka Group, Co-owner, Atlético de Kolkata.

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