Roy Krishna said that coming back to India felt like coming home after signing for Bengaluru FC. The striker has made 60 appearances in the Hero ISL, scoring 36 goals while providing 18 assists for ATK FC and ATK Mohun Bagan. Krishna has Indian roots through his grandparents who were from the country before migrating to Fiji. The striker said that the connection extends through food and language.
“I was quite familiar with a lot of Indian things, so it wasn’t a surprise when I first came here. For instance, I’ve seen a lot of foreigners struggle with the food in India. On the other hand, I can eat more chilies than locals,” Roy Krishna said after signing for Bengaluru FC. “When I got here, the first thing I wanted to know from my sisters was which part of India my ancestors came from. Some say I look Goan, others say I could be Bihari. What’s certain is that the moment I arrived here, I felt like I was coming home. It’s crazy how you get mobbed here, the way they chant your name. Honestly, I’m more Roy Krishna here than back home in Fiji,”
“Bengaluru is one of the sides that I’ve always admired since I always found it hard to score against them. I spoke to the coach, Simon Grayson, to know of his plans. Then, of course, Sunil Bhai (Sunil Chhetri) is at the club and there’s so much I can learn from him. So I knew it was a good idea to join them,” he added.
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