Bengaluru, March 26 Bengaluru FC announced on Thursday the appointment of Spanish coach Pep Muñoz as the new head coach until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Munoz will take charge of the first team as the club aims to continue competing at the highest level.
Munoz has previously worked within FC Barcelona's youth setup, including with Barca U19 and Barcelona B, and has also spent time in China with Qingdao Huanghai and Shandong Luneng, in addition to working with the Chinese national team.
His first full role as head coach came in Cambodia with Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng, where he enjoyed a successful two-year stint that saw the club win the league twice and the League Cup once, while also reaching the final of the AFC Challenge League.
Munoz will be joined by Ferran Borras, who comes in as part of BFC's coaching staff.
"The decision to join Bengaluru FC was an easy one for me. It is a model club in Indian football. I have only heard very positive things from my fellow Spanish compatriots who have been or are in India about the club, the city, and the supporters," Munoz was quoted as saying in a press release.
This time, the Indian Super League is a single-header tournament and a shortened affair. The new coach is well aware of that.
"We all know this season is different, but the team is improving every week, and my role now is to help the players continue that progress. I would like to see a proactive, ambitious, and confident team on the pitch, with a clear idea of how we want to attack and press our opponents," he added.
On his part, Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal said, "Pep's appointment reflects our belief in building with patience and purpose. At Bengaluru FC, we have always backed people who share our values, and we have great faith in Pep’s vision and in the strong foundation that already exists at this club".