Mumbai: Mumbai City FC on Tuesday announced the return of Sunil Chhetri, Udanta Singh, Amrinder Singh and Lalchhuanmawia Fanai to the squad after their successful stint with Bengaluru FC at the AFC Cup 2016.
The players were part of the Bengaluru FC side that reached the final of AFC Cup.
Mumbai City FC head coach Alexandre Guimaraes is delighted to have the players back.
“We are delighted to have Sunil, Amrinder, Fanai and Udanta join us. They return from an amazing journey with Bengaluru FC, and their achievements speak highly of their quality and hunger. Having them join us at this key point gives us a huge boost and the entire squad is looking forward to having them join us,” said Guimaraes.
On the return with Mumbai City FC, Indian national team captain Sunil Chhetri said, “We've had an incredible experience with Bengaluru FC and now we're extremely excited to join our teammates in the ISL. We have been following Mumbai City FC's progress and the results and performances from the team have been phenomenal.
"We can't wait to join the coach and the players and hopefully add to the results and give the fans of Mumbai something to cheer for at the end of the season.”
Mumbai City FC are currently on top of the ISL standings.
