e left the city and the club after a triumphant season last year. Even though many days have gone by, Fran Gonzalez’ heart still beats for Kolkata and Mohun Bagan. The self-proclaimed Mariner that he is, Gonzalez wanted to continue playing for his beloved club, but destiny had other plans for him. ‘Refused’ and ‘betrayed’ as he feels sometimes at Gostha Pal Sarani, he finally moved to Bengaluru. Now, on the eve of the ISL derby, he shared his thoughts exclusively with the Indian Express. (Read in Bengali) How has your life been since moving to Bengaluru? Can we expect you to return to Kolkata if offered in future? Written by Subhasish Hazra | Updated: February 18, 2021 7:58:43 pm Advertisement He left the city and the club after a triumphant season last year. Even though many days have gone by, Fran Gonzalez’ heart still beats for Kolkata and Mohun Bagan. The self-proclaimed Mariner that he is, Gonzalez wanted to continue playing for his beloved club, but destiny had other plans for him. ‘Refused’ and ‘betrayed’ as he feels sometimes at Gostha Pal Sarani, he finally moved to Bengaluru. Now, on the eve of the ISL derby, he shared his thoughts exclusively with the Indian Express. (Read in Bengali) How has your life been since moving to Bengaluru? Can we expect you to return to Kolkata if offered in future? This season is one that is being conducted in strange circumstances with the bio-bubble and empty stadiums and it isn’t easy for anyone involved. But it is all part of the experience. My switch to Bengaluru FC has been challenging but also fulfilling in so many ways. It would have been nice to experience the city, its culture, the fans that I have heard so much about and to be able to play at the Kanteerava. But like I said, it has been a strange time and season owing to the pandemic and we have to take it all in. I always love collecting experiences through football and this has been a special one too. About a return to Kolkata in the future, who knows? At this moment, I am committed to Bengaluru and to help the club finish the season on the best possible note. Once that’s done, we’ll then see.