In January 2020, a few days before the Kolkata Derby, Mohun Bagan confirmed their participation in the Indian Super League (ISL) after merging with ATK.
The Bagan faithful had been waiting with bated breath for the announcement as ensuring a top division berth in the next season was high on the priority list.
The achievements in the sporting arena only compounded their joy. Under Kibu Vicuna, the team not only won the I-League with four matches in hand but played an attractive brand of football throughout the competition after an initial hiccup against Churchill Brothers at home.