“FC Goa have an unbeaten record to protect in the ISL and we will give 100 percent to do that. I don’t want to think too much whether I could have played more (last season). I gave my best in training and was available whenever needed. So every time the coach needs me, I’ll be there for him, the team and the club. “You cannot play every game, and the coach cannot field 20 players. Noguera had an influential role to play in the team’s Durand Cup triumph and is now looking for something similar in the ISL, which kicks off later this month. Our mentality was to prepare well for the season and the trophy now helps push ourselves in the ISL,” said Noguera. It does the players’ mentality a world of good. Winning a trophy is always good for the team, the city and, of course, the club. Once he landed here, it was time to prepare for the season, starting with the Durand Cup in Kolkata which Goa, as expected, won. “I tried to disconnect but couldn’t stay away for too long,” he said.
But without football, and his teammates around him, he was soon bored. During the unusually long break – Indian Super League (ISL) ended in middle of March – Noguera spent time with his friends and family.
I am not used to such a long holiday,” said Noguera, who made his senior team debut for Atletico Madrid in 2012.
I had taken the vaccine and enjoyed my holidays, so when training started, I asked coach if I could join. I am delighted to have Alberto with us and I look forward to working with him," Des Buckingham said on the signing of Noguera.“I wanted to train with the team and be with my teammates. He is a very experienced player who will also provide additional leadership to the group while allowing us to develop and adapt the way we want to play. “Alberto is an excellent addition to our team and has shown consistently over recent seasons his ability to influence games in a way that will suit our style. I have seen it from the outside in my two years in the ISL and now I’m ready to help bring success to the club,” Noguera said on signing for the club. There is ambition and hunger to win at this club and the philosophy here is to play attacking and beautiful football. “I feel a sense of pride to be joining Mumbai City. #HolaAlberto #MumbaiCity #AamchiCity 🔵 /VYBtBHSVaG- Mumbai City FC July 16, 2022 Let's welcome our 𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘷𝘰 Islander, Alberto Noguera 💙 The 32-year-old who came through the ranks at Getafe before he was picked up by Atlético Madrid in July 2009, has also had stints with the likes of Blackpool in England and FC Baku in Azerbaijan - meaning that he brings in a lot of experience with him. In his time in India, Noguera has lifted the 2021 Durand Cup and has amassed 4 goals and 11 assists in the Hero ISL. Noguera who played a key role in FC Goa winning the Durand Cup in 2021 has established himself as one of the most influential midfielders in the league in the last two ISL seasons. Indian Super League (ISL) side, Mumbai City FC confirmed the signing of Alberto Noguera over the weekend, with the Spaniard joining the Islanders on a one-year deal, meaning that he will stay with them till May 2023.
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