Alvaro Vazquez could be the biggest signing by Kerala Blasters for the upcoming season, as the striker has experience of playing in the La Liga and Premier League.
Kerala Blasters are placed in Group C alongside Delhi FC, Indian Navy and fellow ISL side Bengaluru FC. The tournament will feature 16 teams, divided into four groups.
Kerala Blasters FC will play their first friendly under new manager Ivan Vukamanovic against Kerala United FC on Friday.
The players have cleared their quarantine period, health check-ups, and have also received vaccines for a stronger and healthier kick start to the season.
Uruguay attacking midfielder Adrian Nicolas Luna Retamar joins Kerala Blasters FC from Melbourne City on a two-year contract.
The 43-year-old appeared satisfied with the talent he has at his disposal at Kerala Blasters FC but also made it clear that talent is not everything.
Suman Chakraborty believes that it is high time Indian clubs develop a reasonable level of persistence when it comes to their attitude towards managers.
Ivan will be the first Serbian to manage KBFC and comes with a broad experience of coaching in the top divisions of Belgium, Slovakia, and Cyprus.