Mumbai City FC have officially confirmed the signing of Dutch midfielder Yoëll van Nieff on a two-year contract until 2025. The player makes the move from the Hungarian first division, having most recently played for Puskás Akadémia FC.
The 30-year-old was second in terms of most long passes played, and ranked among the top five for most key passes. As a result, he will be expected to be a chance creating midfielder for the Sky Blues as they attempt to continue their stronghold over the domestic league.
Yoëll van Nieff officially signs for Mumbai City FC
“I’m excited to start a new chapter in my career today. The positive conversations with the management and head coach made it an easy decision for me to choose Mumbai City. We have a strong squad and the head coach’s vision for the club and the way he wants to play is aligned with how I view the game of football,” the new arrival told Mumbai City FC’s official website.
Besides that, Mumbai City is the biggest club in India and the fact that the club plays in the AFC Champions League excites me to compete on that platform to do well in Asia. That is the kind of mentality and environment I want to be surrounded in. I can’t wait to get to Mumbai and get started on this new journey.”
Yoëll van Nieff will likely be the replacement for Ahmed Jahouh, after the midfield stalwart decided to end his three-year spell with Mumbai City FC and reunite with Sergio Lobera at Odisha FC. He has been followed by former club captain Mourtada Fall as well, with both players now featuring for the Super Cup winners.
