Kolkata, Sep 1 (PTI) Indian Super League side SC East Bengal on Wednesday announced the signing of midfielder Jackichand Singh on a loan deal from Mumbai City FC.

The 29-year-old helped Mumbai City to its maiden ISL title last season, playing eight matches for the Islanders since joining them in the January transfer window from Jamshedpur FC.

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It will be a homecoming for Jackichand who last played for EB in the 2017 season.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be back at East Bengal. I am thankful to the management for giving me this opportunity to return to this big club. I love the fans here and I can't wait to take the field in red and gold colours,” Jackichand said.

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The Manipur-born footballer has a total of 91 ISL matches under his belt, netting 13 times.

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