Bosnia and Herzegovina defender, Enes Sipovic joins Chennaiyin FC which makes him the very first player from his country to play in ISL.
The 30-year-old defender joins Chennaiyin FC on a free transfer from Qatari Club Umm Salal SC. This is the third signing of the transfer window for them.
Enes has played for U-21 Bosnia and Herzegovina. He spent six years at Oțelul Galați in Romania and won the 2010-11 Romanian top-division championship title as well.
Enes has played in multiple teams in multiple leagues and an experienced defender as well. He has played in 218 matches in his career and scored 9 goals as well.
Chennaiyin FC’s man-in-charge Csaba László said, “Enes (Sipović) has all the qualities to succeed at CFC and in the ISL. He is an imposing presence in the air with his height and is extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet. I am sure he will strike a great partnership with Eli Sabiá in defense and will be the perfect addition to our squad in terms of guiding our Indian defenders as well. He has experience of playing in Asia, specifically in more extreme conditions like in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which I am certain will hold him in good stead in India.”
After joining the club Enes has expressed his excitement. He said, “I was instinctive that India will be my next destination. I am very happy to be part of such a beautiful club. I have been following Chennaiyin since its very first season in 2014 under Marco Materazzi, and I am aware that it is a team that has a tremendous fanbase and is incredibly successful. I am already very excited about the new season. It will be a great experience, I am sure.”
ISL is going to start in November. After these signings, two-time champions Chennaiyin FC is ready to challenge the title again.
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