Strengthening their squad ahead of the 2017-18 season, Bengaluru FC completed the signing of experienced Spanish midfielder Dimas Delgado, the club announced on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Catalan joins Bengaluru after skippering Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australian A-League and the AFC Champions League.
The midfielder becomes the fourth foreign signing for the JSW-owned side this season, joining fellow countryman Juanan Gonzalez, along with John Johnson and recently signed Erik Paartalu.
Santa Coloma-born Dimas, who began his career at Catalonia-based Spanish lower league side Gramenet in 2002, made the move to FC Barcelona in 2006. He represented Barcelona reserves for two seasons, before joining newly promoted La Liga side Numancia in 2008. He was a mainstay in his side’s midfield racking up 20 top-flight appearances in the club’s third La Liga stint post-2000.
A three-year stint at Numancia was followed by spells at Cartagena (2011-12) and Recreativo Huelva (2012-15) in the Segunda Division. Having played over 400 games in Spanish football, Dimas made his first overseas move joining Western Sydney Wanderers.
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