" Mohun Bagan has announced a change in the coaching leadership. Sergio Lobera Rodriguez has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Green and Maroon brigade, replacing Jose Molina. He will take charge of the squad for the remainder of the season. The contract with Mohun Bagan Super Giant was signed on Wednesday. Lobera is set to begin training sessions with Jamie Maclaren, Jason Cummings, Vishal Kaith, and the rest of the team starting November 30th.
The Spanish tactician knows Indian football like the back of his hand. His impressive résumé includes winning both the ISL League Shield and the ISL Trophy. He also brings valuable experience from his time coaching at clubs like FC Barcelona. Keeping his proven track record of success in mind, the Mohun Bagan Super Giant management has placed their full trust in Sergio to steer the team for the rest of the season.
Speaking to the MBSG Media Team after signing the contract, Sergio said, “It is a massive honor for me to take charge at Mohun Bagan Super Giant. This club is steeped in history, emotion, and ambition. I am committed to building a team that plays with courage, a distinct identity, and a winning mentality. We will work together to make this chapter truly unforgettable.”
He further added, “This squad possesses the talent and the heart required to dominate Indian football. I am here to elevate that potential to even greater heights. Mohun Bagan deserves to be at the top, and we will work tirelessly every day to turn that vision into reality" " - Mohun Bagan said in the Press Release.
MBFT Exclusively reported on 18 OCTOBER, on the eve of winning the IFA Shield, that Jose Molina's job is under scanner and Mohun Bagan's priority option will be Sergio Lobera; and, after almost 39 days, Sergio Lobera takes over at Bagan, becoming the 6th Spaniard after Kibu Vicuna, Antonio Lopez Habas, Juan Ferrando, Manuel Cascallana(Interim Coach for few games) and Jose Molina to become the Mohun Bagan Head Coach.