Tiri is set to join his former team. ISL 2020-21 transfer news: former Jamshedpur Center-Back Tiri joins champions ATK after fallout with Kerala Blasters. The Spanish defender has agreed to signal for the reigning ISL (Indian Super League) champions. This incident happens after damaging his relations with Kerala Blasters. Besides, the Spanish defender had agreed to a pre-contract with Kerala Blasters in February. However, it broke down when Kerala proposed him for a pay-cut due to COVID 19 outbreak.

ISL 2020–21 Transfer News: Former Jamshedpur Centre-Back Tiri Joins Champions ATK After Fallout With Kerala Blasters

Additionally, ATK’s defender Agustin Iniguez leaving ATK in this season due to the private issues. The three-time ISL champions were in the market to search for a new defender. Now, it seems they’ve got one. Moreover, it will be a huge advantage for ATK as they’ve got the former player who knows the club’s structure and system.

ISL 2020–21 Transfer News: Former Jamshedpur Centre-Back Tiri Joins Champions ATK
Tiri is coming his former team

On top of that, the Spaniard was part of the ISL-winning ATK side in 2016 and has been a part of Jamshedpur FC since 2017. He has also captained the Jamshedpur FC side in the last season. His performance was majestic and Kerala Blasters showed interest towards him. But, the deduction of salary due to the Coronavirus pandemic changed the deal.


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Furthermore, the former Atletico Madrid academy graduate had announced his decision to leave Jamshedpur FC at the end of last season. As a result, he was looking for a new club. Mumbai City had a deep interest to sign him. But, Kerala managed to make a pre-contract him successfully. However, he was the part of ATK’s 2016 ISL trophy-winning side.

In addition, ATK coach Antonio Habas prefers to set his team up in a 3-5-2 formation. Tiri will most probably slot in the defense with his partners Pritam Kotal and Sumit Rathi. The ATK side already possesses a great defense at all. The inclusion of Tiri will boast up their defense on another level.