The Spanish defender Rafael Lopez Gomez has been signed by the  FC Pune City for the upcoming fourth edition of Indian Super League (ISL), the news is announced by the FC Pune City.

The FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel said, "Rafa has played a decade of top-flight football in Spain against some of the best players in the world. As a captain of Real Valladolid, his leadership and experience as a defender will add strength to our line-up. I am excited to see Rafa in Orange & Purple."

"I am happy and very excited about my move to FC Pune City. The good work of ISL has come to this side of the world and, after speaking with some Spanish players and knowing the management of FC Pune City, I am prepared to take on this new challenge," expressed Rafael.

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