Chennaiyin FC have confirmed the signing of Gurkirat Singh from Mumbai City FC, making it eight new arrivals in the summer transfer window this year. The young forward has signed a two-year contract till 2026 with the Marina Machans, as revealed by the club on their official website.
Singh started out with the Indian Arrows before joining Mumbai City FC, and was a part of the squad that won the league in 2023 and the ISL Cup in 2024.
Gurkirat Singh officially joins Chennaiyin FC on two-year contract
Chennaiyin FC secure young forward Gurkirat Singh from Mumbai City FC for the 2024-25 season! The 20-year-old Punjab talent, known for his left-side attack, joins on a two-year deal until 2026. Coach Coyle praises his power, pace, and impressive goal record. #ISL #Indianfootball pic.twitter.com/WGO719WX32
— football news india (@fni) June 18, 2024
“We wanted to add power and pace to our forward line and Gurkirat was someone we were keeping an eye on. He was a handful when he played against us in the Super Cup and his goalscoring record for the India U20’s speaks for itself,” Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle told the club’s official website.
The 20-year-old spent three years with the Islanders, where he made 49 appearances, scoring two goals and providing one assist. As Coyle mentioned, his record in the U20s has been brilliant, with eleven goals scored in just eight games.
Gurkirat Singh could prove to be a shrewd new signing, given how much experience he already has of first team football. The left winger will be joined by Mohammad Nawaz, who will also join Chennaiyin FC as the club’s new goalkeeper in the coming days.
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