ISL 2017: What you can expect from new Kerala Blasters signing Dimitar Berbatov

A footballer who stands out in a class of his own and had fans swooning over his touches and goals in the Premier League for almost a decade, Dimitar Berbatov becomes the third highest paid player in India as he joins former Manchester United teammate Wes Brown at Kerala Blasters in the latest edition of the Indian Super League.

Often touted as the Lazy Legend for his languid and laid back attitude the Bulgarian always shone through despite the odd criticism every now and again. Berbatov started off at CSKA Sofia in native Bulgaria. He joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2001 and spent five years in Germany before Tottenham Hotspur roped him in 2006. He won plenty of personal accolades during his time in North London and scored 46 times for them.

Owing to his impressive performances with the Lilywhites, Sir Alex Ferguson signed him up for Manchester United in 2008 for £30.5 million. Berbatov became a cult hero with the Red Devils and won two Premier League titles and a League cup with them. He returned to London in 2012 by signing for Fulham and then had subsequent spells with Monaco and PAOK in Greece.

Berbatov, who has been a free agent since last year, had plenty of rumours doing the rounds, linking him with a return to the Premier League with clubs like Swansea and Bournemouth all interested. The 36-year-old even confirmed on a Sky Sports talk show that he had held talks with Sunderland and David Moyes last year but nothing transpired. But, with the striker finally signing for the Blasters, we give you a guide as to what you can expect from the Bulgarian striker this season.

The first touch of a God!

A first touch like no other as if it wasn't his feet where the ball fell but a clump soft feathers! As the man himself puts it, "You have to be gentle with the ball like you are gentle with a woman," Berbatov had a first touch that would put even the best to shame and the fans go swoon. Berberotica indeed!

The perfect mix of skills and brilliance

Skills and arrogance packed together in someone who plays with a swagger of his own and even has a move named after him!The comparisons with the great Eric Cantona was almost inevitable. But Berba waived off the comparisons, stating how he just wants to be himself on the pitch and that he is flattered to be even compared with such a United great. Expect some similar fancy footwork from him in the yellow jersey which would make the crowd go wild!

Technique that would put even the best to shame

Impeccable technique and composure on the ball, a sense of space around him like no other and the knack of making even the simplest of passes look beautiful yet criticized by the lack of pace or the urge to track back to his own half in order to win the ball.That sums up Dimitar Berbatov. No one quite divided opinions like Berba. Lauded by some for his genius-ness while criticized by some for lack of more than enough effort, he usually managed to prove his stance on the pitch and how!

Goals from out of this world

Goals, goals and more goals! From every angle from every range, from sublime volleys to the simplest of tap ins, Berbatov has everything in his arsenal. During his time with the Red Devils, he scored 56 times in 149 appearances, even winning the Golden Boot in 2010-11.

In his last two seasons with Monaco and PAOK, he has scored a combined 23 goals in 78 apps showing that he still has it in him.His nonchalance on the pitch while on the ball and coolness while in front of the goal will be worth watching