FC Goa has made headlines by signing Bengaluru FC defender Sandesh Jhingan on a free transfer after his contract with Bengaluru FC ends this season.
Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting transfer: Sandesh Jhingan to FC Goa
- Agreement with Sandesh Jhingan: FC Goa has signed an agreement with defender Sandesh Jhingan to join the club on a free transfer next season.
- Anwar Ali’s Replacement: Anwar Ali, the club’s central defender, has signed a four-year contract with ATK Mohun Bagan, and Sandesh Jhingan has been roped in as his replacement.
- Negotiations: Jhingan’s contract with Bengaluru FC expires at the end of the season, and he was negotiating an extension with the ISL finalists. However, negotiations took too long, and both parties could not reach a consensus.
- Experience: Goa was looking for an experienced central defender to replace Anwar Ali, and they promptly closed the deal when Jhingan became available. Jhingan, 29, played a significant role at Bengaluru this season, appearing in 22 of the team’s 24 games in the Indian Super League (ISL) this season, including the final, which they lost in a tiebreaker to his previous side, ATK Mohun Bagan.
- National Team’s First-Choice Central Defenders: Jhingan and Anwar are the national team’s first-choice central defenders under coach Igor Stimac.
- Previous Attempts: Goa tried to woo Jhingan in 2020 when he parted ways with Kerala Blasters and became a free player. However, they couldn’t convince Jhingan to join them for the AFC Champions League that year.
- Formal Paperwork: The formal paperwork will be completed after the Super Cup has been played.
- Team Changes: After two disappointing seasons where they failed to make it to the playoffs, Goa will make changes to the team to become competitive again.
FC Goa’s acquisition of Sandesh Jhingan on a free transfer is a significant move that is likely to make a significant impact on the club’s performance. With this, FC Goa has shown that it is determined to compete and win in the Indian Super League.
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