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Carl McHugh extends his contract with ATK Mohun Bagan for a season!

Former Indian Super League champions ATK Mohun Bagan have announced the contract extension of their Irish midfielder Carl McHugh for another season.

28 year old Lettermacaward-born Carl Gerard McHugh Carl Gerard McHugh played football locally in Ireland before signing for the FC Reading Academy. He had loan spells with semi-pro sides Swindown Supermarine and Dundalk FC before signing for Bradford City AFC and Plymouth Argyle in the English Football League.

He joined Scottish Premiership side Motherwell FC in 2016 and had three successful seasons with them, even being their captain in the 2017/18 season.

In 2019, McHugh moved to India, but an injury cut his season short despite ATK winning the ISL-6 title. In the season gone by, McHugh stood out for ATK Mohun Bagan and now be stay on for another season.

Carl McHugh said, “I am happy that the club management has asked me to sign a new contract. A long season is ahead. I am preparing to give my best. Like other footballers, I am also hungry to win the trophy. Last time I couldn’t, this time I want to win all the tournaments.”

“I have learned a lot from coach Antonio Lopez Habas and the support staff. Our practice is always carried on in such an environment that makes it easy to perform well. Since coming to Kolkata, my performance has improved a lot, especially because of the coach. He has built me tactically. It feels good to be able to take coaching from him again.”

“Even though we came very close to winning the trophy or becoming the league champion last year, we did not succeed. I will not hide my frustration regarding this as frustration in football paves the way to success. It inspires me to succeed and I want to get success by keeping that in mind for the next season. Several new footballers have joined the team. I am looking forward to playing with them.”

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