Real Club de Polo will have to plan for next season without the services of goalkeeper Luis Calzado who will switch to SV Kampong next season.
The 2024 FIH Goalkeeper of the Year nominee will step into the spot vacated by David Harte who confirmed this week his decision to move on from the Utrecht club.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Kampong” said Calzado. “The club has a great reputation and I can’t wait to train with the team and contribute to the club’s success. I hope to contribute with my experience and passion to the team that we can achieve great results.”
Tim Oudenaller, head coach of Kampong , adds: “Our goal as a club is to always look for ambitious players. Luis’ talent, experience and his drive for the highest possible fit in perfectly with this.”
He will move in the summer following what is shaping up to be a big second half of the season for Polo who lead the MGS league in Spain.
On Sunday, they face a huge tussle with EHL-bound Club de Campo de Madrid as first plays second. Polo returned to the outdoor scene last week with a 2-0 away win over UD Taburiente with goals from Teo Hinrichs and Arnau de Bruijn to stay two points ahead.
For Campo, they won their derby against Sanse Complutense 3-2 with a double from Quique Gonzalez.
On the women’s sides, the sides also meet in Barcelona with both sides also looking forward to EHL action at Easter.
Campo lead the competition on 29 points following a 2-2 draw with Junior FC last weekend with Polo six points back in third place; they beat Sardinero 2-0 away from home with goals from Alina Piccardo and Patricia Alvarez.
