East Bengal football club appoints Spaniard Oscar Bruzon as new head coach

Spanish football manager Oscar Bruzon, renowned for leading Bangladeshi outfit Bashundhara Kings to five consecutive league titles, has been appointed as the head coach of East Bengal FC, the club announced on Tuesday.

"I am determined to make the most of this opportunity and fully understand the goals set by the East Bengal management," said the 47-year-old in an East Bengal statement.

"It's a privilege and a massive responsibility to manage a historical institution like East Bengal."

Bruzon's appointment comes during the international break, just two weeks before the highly-anticipated ISL derby clash against Mohun Bagan on October 19.

East Bengal are currently struggling in the league, having lost their first four matches, three of which came under the previous coach, Carles Cuadrat, who parted ways with the club.

Cuadrat had a successful last season, winning the Super Cup that had ended their 12-year trophy drought.

Bino George served as interim coach during their last outing