ISL 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan extends contracts of Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh

Former Indian Super League champions ATK Mohun Bagan have extended the contracts of their trio of Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh and Deepak Tangri. While Liston Colaco and Manvir Singh have extended their contracts until 2027, while Deepak Tangri will stay with the Mariners until 2026.

Liston, Manvir and Tangri extends their stay at ATK Mohun Bagan

The trio performed a key half as ATK Mohun Bagan reached the semi-finals of the Hero Indian Tremendous League (ISL) final season. Colaco scored eight occasions and offered 5 assists within the 22 matches that he performed for the Kolkata aspect whereas Manvir Singh scored six occasions in his 22 appearances.

The trio expressed delight at extending their contracts with the Kolkata giants. “Our only aim is to start the new ISL season with a win and go on to win the trophy,” Manvir said. Deepak signed a four-year deal with the Mariners.

“At a club with such heritage, the infrastructure and environment are really good. That’s the reason I decided to stay here for five more years,” Colaco said, after signing the contract. “Last year, despite playing very well, we narrowly missed the ISL trophy. This time I want to win the trophy. Our team has gotten stronger this season, better players have come in and the preparation has been better. Like me, every one of the team wants to give their 100 per cent,” he added.

Tangri however was a significant a part of the ATK Mohun Bagan midfielder as he allowed the attacking gamers to flourish by offering the defend to the defence. He performed 18 matches for the Mariners in Hero ISL 2021-22. Singh and Tangri nevertheless reiterated that regardless of the morale-boosting information of the contract extension they remained focussed on the Hero ISL season and are extra decided than ever to assist ATK Mohun Bagan win the title.

Similarly, Manvir Singh had a decent campaign last season with six goals and one assist in the ISL in 22 matches. Since joining the Mariners from FC Goa in 2020, Manvir has played in multiple roles and has often excelled. His 15 goals and seven assists in 59 matches for the Mariners are a testament to that. Now playing as one of Juan Ferrando’s strikers, Manvir will want to find the net more often this season.

ATK Mohun Bagan players were given three days off on the occasion of Durga Puja after three weeks of gearing up for the season. Training was resumed on October 4 as the Mariners get ready for their first ISL 2022-23 match against Chennaiyin FC on October 10 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.