Pune: Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Pune City Friday announced the signing of Uruguayan centre-back Martin Diaz to strengthen their defence line for the upcoming season.
Martin began his senior career with Defensor Sporting in 2008 and later played for Dinamo Bucuresti, CD Badajoz, Montevideo Wanderers, Atletico Rafaela and Liverpool FC in Primera Division.
Martin is no new to the ISL as he has don the NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) colours last season where he played 16 games. Martin was also the captain of the Uruguayan national team in the 2005 FIFA U17 World Cup.
Pune head coach Miguel Angel Portugal said: “I have seen Martin last season and what impressed me is his work ethic and adaptability. He is never short of energy and brings in a lot of experience, which will help the young players of our team. I welcome him to our club and hope he makes a positive impact on the club as well as its fans.”
Excited after joining the club Martin said: “After witnessing what FC Pune City achieved last season, I felt the club was really moving along well. After meeting them, I realised their professional approach to everything in and around the club helped them achieve what they did. I am excited to join my new team and equally thrilled about accepting this new challenge.”