Edu Garcia signed for Chinese League One side Zhejiang Lucheng from Bengaluru FC for an undisclosed fee. (Photo: ISL)

Bengaluru FC added another first in Indian football after they reached an agreement with Chinese League One side Zhejiang Lucheng over the transfer of Edu Garcia, the club announced on Friday.

For an undisclosed amount, Bengaluru FC sold Edu Garcia to Zhejiang Lucheng and became the first Indian club to receive a fee from a foreign club for the transfer of a player.

According to the club, Bengaluru and Zhejiang reached the agreement after nearly two weeks of negotiation and the formalities were completed on Thursday, five days before the close of the Chinese transfer window on February 28.

Bengaluru FC COO Mustafa Ghouse felt a sense of pride in the historic deal and thanked Edu for his contribution to the club, which helped them make it to the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) in their first season in the league.

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"It was an offer that worked well for the club, Edu and Lucheng. It's also a matter a pride that the deal is a historic one in Indian football and that Bengaluru FC is involved in it. Edu has been fantastic for us in the short time he has spent at the club and we thank him for his contribution while wishing him luck for the future," Ghouse said.

Bengaluru FC coach Albert Roca also thanked the winger for his efforts and "valuable" contribution to the season.

"Edu has been a thorough professional during his time at the club and he was presented an opportunity that seemed right to say yes to. His contribution to our season so far has been very valuable and I wish him the best."

Edu was signed by Bengaluru FC in a season-long deal in September and the Spanish winger fitted seamlessly into Roca's system. Edu also scored Bengaluru's first ISL goal as they won 2-0 against Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteevara Stadium in Bengaluru. Edu has so far scored two goals for Bengaluru while racking up five assists.

Edu will join Zhejiang in Spain where they are on a pre-season tour and will team up with Spanish coach Sergi Barjuan for the club. The League One season kicks off on March 10.