Sports News | ISL: Mumbai City FC Sign Defender Tondonba Singh on 2-year Deal
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 season, Mumbai City FC on Monday announced the signing of defender Tondonba Singh.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 season, Mumbai City FC on Monday announced the signing of defender Tondonba Singh.
The 25-year-old left-back joins the Islanders on a two-year contract.
"This is a new chapter in my career that I'm eager to begin and I am delighted to be here. I've been playing in the ISL for two seasons now and to be a part of a project like Mumbai City's is in line with my ambitions as a footballer," Tondonba said in an official statement.
"Coming here is certainly going to help me grow and develop as a player and a person and I can't wait to give my best for the club and win games with Mumbai City," he added.
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Having started his youth career at Neroca FC, Tondonba made the switch to senior football with the Manipuri club. He went on to feature for them in a successful I-League 2nd Division campaign in 2016/17 and impressed in Neroca's debut I-League season as he went on to play every minute of their 2017/18 campaign.
The following season, Tondonba moved to ISL side Chennaiyin FC and made 26 appearances across all competitions over two seasons for the Chennai outfit.
"Tondonba is a tenacious and talented footballer. He is a proven performer in the ISL and he has qualities that can add a lot to our squad. He has been a part of successful teams in the past and we're confident he can contribute positively at Mumbai City," said Head Coach, Sergio Lobera. (ANI)
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