Speaking to the club’s website during his unveiling, FC Goa signing Iker Guarrotxena has admitted he had multiple offers this summer, including one from his native Spain. The Gaurs have announced the signing of the winger-forward on a two-year contract ahead of the Indian Super League 2022-23 season on July 8.
“It’s an honour to be a part of FC Goa. The Club has only a few foreigner players and I’m proud to be among the chosen few. FC Goa showed confidence in me, and hence, I’ll try my best to take them to new heights.”
“Except Goa, I had options from clubs from different countries as well as in Spain. When I spoke with Goa, I was very clear that I wanted to join a project where I could win something. I wanted to win a title, a league. And for me, FC Goa was the best chance of winning something this season. And that’s why I joined FC Goa.”
The 29-year-old spent last season with the Spanish third-tier outfit UD Logrones where he netted 17 goals across all tournaments and helped the side secure a place in the promotion play-offs.
The player made his senior football debut in 2011 with CD Basconia in the Tercera Division, the former fourth division of the Spanish football league system, after stints with Arenas Getxo and Athletic Bilbao’s youth teams.
He brings a wealth of experience from playing in a variety of other foreign leagues. Following stints with Athletic Bilbao Reserves, CD Tenerife, CD Mirandes, and Cultural Leonesa, he made his first move abroad, joining Polish top-division club Pogon Szczecin in 2018.
Over the next two seasons, he played for Greek Super League club Volos NPS and A-League side Western United before returning to Spain and signing with Logrones in 2021.
