NEW DELHI: Odisha FC have bolstered their attack by signing of youngster Samuel Lalmuanpuia from Kerala Blasters FC for the next two years. The 21-year-old made the switch after featuring just five times for joined the Kochi-based outfit following his debut in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2019-20.
Lalmuanpuia is the second player to leave the two-time ISL finalists this week. Sandesh Jhingan and Kerala Blasters mutually parted ways on Thursday.
"I am quite excited to play for Odisha FC. They have a very good fan base & it will be great to play in front of a vocal crowd in Bhubaneswar. I would want to perform well & contribute to the team's success in the upcoming season," Lalmuanpuia said in an official statement after joining the Bhubaneswar-based club.
A native of Mizoram, Lalmuanpuia was a youth product of the Chandigarh Football Academy, which has produced exciting prospects like Anirudh Thapa, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, and Jeakson Singh. IANS