In keeping with the theme of brand ambassadors, FC Pune City added actor Arjun Kapoor as the face for the inaugural season of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament. Kapoor joins Hrithik Roshan as another co-owner of the club. He also thanked Roshan for the opportunity.
In a statement last Monday, Kapoor said: "The enthusiasm and interest in the sport is what drives me to be a part of this mega league. Football has always been very dear to me and I have grown up playing and following football.
"So, it was natural for me to take the first opportunity to associate with a promising football club in the Indian Super League, more so if it represents India's youth capital Pune."
Kapoor is also a fan of English premier league club Chelsea FC.
Roshan in turn spoke favourably of Arjun and their decision to accept him as an ambassador: "We are proud to have Arjun Kapoor as FC Pune City's brand ambassador. I have known him for a long time and ever since I remember, football has been an integral part of his life. Arjun embodies dynamism, grit and an unbridled energy � those elements that form the core of FC Pune City," Roshan said.
"This coupled with his love for the sport, made him an obvious choice as a brand ambassador for the club. I would like to thank Kapil Wadhawan for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful club."