London London. Spanish football manager Oscar Brujón, who led Bangladeshi team Bashundhara Kings to five consecutive league titles, has been appointed the head coach of East Bengal FC. The club announced this on Tuesday. “I am determined to take full advantage of this opportunity and fully realize the goals set by the East Bengal management,” the 47-year-old Bruijn said in a statement from East Bengal. It is a privilege and a great responsibility to manage such a historic institution as this.” Bruijn's appointment comes during the international break, just two weeks before the highly anticipated ISL derby clash against Mohun Bagan on October 19.
East Bengal are currently struggling in the league, having lost their first four matches, three of which came under previous coach Carles Cuadrat, who parted ways with the club. Cuadrat had performed brilliantly last season, In which they won the Super Cup, ending their 12-year trophy drought. Bino George served as interim coach in their last match, which ended in a 0–2 defeat to Jamshedpur FC.
Bruzon is the most successful coach in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League, having amassed an impressive record of 94 wins in 114 matches and a points-per-match ratio of 2.59. Under his guidance from 2018 to 2024, the Kings lost only seven matches and drew 13. During his tenure the club won five consecutive Bangladesh Premier League titles, three Independence Cup titles and three Federation Cup titles. During this period, Bashundhara Kings scored 277 goals and conceded only 80 goals.
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