[4][5][6] Back in 2014, after the Kolkata-based club Atlético de Kolkata (ATK) won the first season of Indian Super League (ISL), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee proposed and offered the club owners, plot in Rajarhat NewTown area, to build an international standard football stadium.

So, I would urge Atletico to develop an international stadium in Rajarhat where we are ready to provide you land" and "You have made entire Bengal proud by winning the ISL.

Come to us with all the relevant documents and we will ensure the procedures are formalised as early as possible,"[7][8][9] During that time, the preparations for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup had also started.

[10] In 2017, the quarter shareholder of ATK, Atlético Madrid exited[11] and the plan of building an international standard football stadium never materialised.

[12] Later that year, during the U-17 World Cup, All India Football Federation President Praful Patel, with the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Mamata Banerjee announced National Centre of Excellence in Rajarhat, New Town.

[14] Mamata Banerjee said that the Government of West Bengal would provide 15 acres (650,000 sq ft) land on lease at ₹1 (1.2¢ US) for 90 years.

[15][16] It will have technical centre for the national teams, coach and referee education, youth and grassroots development, hotel for the national teams, futsal development, medical centre, an artificial pitch, a natural pitch, a stadium, dressing rooms and centre for sports management, sports science and sports law.