January transfer window for the Indian Super League 2024-25 opening with a big name like Rahul KP leaving Kerala Blasters FC to join Odisha FC. The window is scheduled to open till 31 January 2025. (More Football News)amz slot
Mumbai City FC, FC Goa, and Odisha FC, East Bengal FC have already begun their business, with other clubs expected to follow suit soon.
East Bengal has signed Venezuelan national team forward Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez for the remainder of the Indian Super League (ISL) season.
Celis, who joins from Academia Puerto Cabello, is a versatile attacker capable of playing as a left winger or centre-forward. He has had a successful career with top clubs in Venezuela, including Caracas FC and Millonarios FC in Colombia, and has also played in Slovakia.
At 28 years old, Celis has significant experience, having scored in over 250 matches and playing for the Venezuelan national team in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and Copa America.
twin spin“I am thrilled to join East Bengal and can't wait to embrace the challenges ahead,” Celis said.
East Bengal's head coach, Oscar Bruzon, added that they expect Celis's talent and commitment to embody the club's values as they aim for success. Currently, East Bengal is 11th in the 13-team ISL standings, with eight losses and two draws in 14 matches.
Other Important Transfers - ISL 2024-251. The centre-forward, Aaren D'Silva left FC Goa to join Hyderabad FC. The 27-year-old has only one goal in the last three seasons for FC Goa.
2. Prabir Das is the second player to leave Kerala Blasters this season after Rahul KP. He joined Mumbai City FC on loan.
3. Dorielton Nascimento has joined Odisha FC after his impressive stint at the Forca Kochi FC in the Super League Kerala.
Chen Benhai gave the hosts the lead with a fine field goal in the first quarter following an enterprising team move. But the highlight of the match was Chao Jieming's sensational solo effort in the second quarter.
Ahmad Nadeem, standing right on the left edge of the goal mouth, found the ball from inside the D just in the sixth minute of the opening whistle. He was in the perfect position to execute a slight deflection into the Indian goal and that is what he did to push Pakistan ahead in the match.
4. Niraj Kumar parted ways with Odisha FC.
5. Givson Singh parted ways with Odisha FC.amz slot