Mohun Bagan transfer news 2023: Latest updates on new signings

Mohun Bagan transfer news: Following their successful 2022/23 season, Mohun Bagan have finally dropped the prefix “ATK”, which was in recognition of the merger between the Maroon and Green the former ISL champions. The club won the ISL trophy in the most dramatic manner this past season, and will go into the new season with their heads held high. 

Now, they will have to shape their squad ahead of the new season in order to keep competing with the best teams in the division. With that in mind, here is the latest Mohun Bagan transfer news that you need to know. 

ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant officially unveil Anwar Ali as their latest signing

The Warrior Arrives! Anwar Ali is a Mariner! 💚♥️#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/0SexJb66q4

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) July 9, 2023

Indian defender Anwar Ali becomes the latest addition to the already glamorous Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s squad. Anwar has been a rock at the defence of the Indian team as they went on to win the SAFF Championship 2023 recently.

Mohun Bagan transfer news: Kolkata Giants signs Jason Cummings

Mohun Bagan has now officially signed Jason Cummings from Central Coast Mariners. He will further strengthen their attacking lineup. Jason Steven Cummings, born on 1 August 1995, is a professional footballer known for his role as a striker. Born in Scotland, he currently represents the Australian national team.

Mohun Bagan transfer news: Mohun Bagan unveil Albanian star Armando Sadiku as their latest signing

Mohun Bagan has now unveiled their latest signing, Albanian star Armando Sadiku. He was playing in the Spanish second-division side FC Cartagena before joining ISL champions Mohun Bagan. Sadiku is an Albanian international with 12 goals to his name, making him one of the top goalscorers for the national team. He represented Albania in UEFA Euro 2016 and scored their first-ever goal in the competition.

Mohun Bagan transfer news: Anirudh Thapa signs contract for record transfer 

Mohun Bagan have confirmed the arrival of Anirudh Thapa as a new signing for the summer, and the transfer fee involved is rumoured to be around Rs 3 crore, more than any other deal in the history of the ISL. 

The player has negotiated a five-year contract until 2028, which will see him earn Rs 3 crore per year. The midfielder will wear the number 7 jersey at the club, which was previously worn by Joni Kauko. The Finnish midfielder is injured and is likely to leave the club soon, vacating the number for Thapa.

Mohun Bagan transfer news: Sahal Samad signs permanently

Mohun Bagan SG have agreed the signing Sahal Samad from Kerala Blasters. The midfielder has been in remarkable form for the Indian national team, and is one of the standout players for Kerala as well. A deal worth Rs 4 crore has been completed, which will see Pritam Kotal move in the other direction.

Samas will earning a salary of Rs 3 crore upfront plus a goal bonus, which will make him among the best paid players in the squad.

Mohun Bagan transfer news: Juan Ferrando extension confirmed:

The Spanish head coach will be continuing with Mohun Bagan for one more season, after an official announcement from the club confirmed the same. Ferrando helped the team win the ISL title this past season, and has done a remarkable job since taking over from Antonio Habas.

He now aims to do well in the AFC Cup, where they last made it to the inter zonal semi-finals. Ferrando and his team will be assembling on July 15 to begin their preparation for the new season.

Mohun Bagan transfer news: Alberto Quiles on the club’s radar 

Deportivo midfielder Alberto Quiles is also on the radar of Mohun Bagan for a transfer in the coming weeks. The wide player is out of a contract at the end of the season, and has an offer for an extension. However, Mohun Bagan have entered the race to sign him on a free transfer. The Spaniard would add a whole new dimension to the club’s attack, with Manvir Singh currently the regular option on the right. 

This season in the third division of Spain, Quiles has scored 16 goals and assisted five in 34 league games. And considering his importance to the team, Deportivo will be trying hard to keep him. A transfer to India seems like a longshot but is not completely off the cards. 

Read More: Alberto Quiles in talks with Mohun Bagan for free transfer.

ATK Mohun Bagan transfer news- Tiri leaves as a free agent, Pritam Kotal to follow 

After spending three years with the Mariners, veteran defender Tiri will be leaving the club as a free agent upon the expiry of his contract. Club captain Pritam Kotal is all set to make the move to Kerala Blasters. Mohun Bagan have received a significant transfer fee to sanction the sale. As a result, the club will be losing two important central defenders in the same transfer window and will need to replace them to maintain their defensive solidarity. 

Mohun Bagan have brought in Anwar Ali as one of the new central defenders for the new season from Delhi FC. The 22-year-old spent this past season on loan at Goa, playing and starting all 20 games. And now, he will be making a permanent move to one of the top clubs in the country. The deal is worth Rs 11 crores over the next four years, and the player will receive a two crore per season salary. The deal is fully in place and only an official announcement is pending for it to be official. 

LMohun Bagan transfer news: Hugo Boumous and Joni Kauko likely to be released –

After the long-term injury sustained by Mohun Bagan’s Finnish midfielder Joni Kauko, the management is planning to release him. The timeline on his fitness suggests that he will not be available until December at the very least. As a result, his two-year spell with the Mariners might now be coming to an end.

On the other hand, the club’s attacking talisman, Hugo Boumous, could also be released. The player’s relationship with head coach Juan Ferrando has deteriorated since the ISL final, and the expectation is that he will be loaned to a foreign club instead of another ISL club.