Indian soccer giants Mumbai Metropolis FC introduced the signing of a highly-rated teen Seilanthang Lotjem on Thursday, August 31. The 19-year-old ahead arrives in Mumbai after a sensational I-League 2022-23 season with Sudeva Delhi.
Manipur-born versatile ahead displayed his expertise with the Delhi-based aspect for the final two years to emerge as one of many sizzling future prospects in Indian soccer. Lotjem attracted massive golf equipment’ consideration after scoring six targets within the I-League final season. He was the joint-highest Indian goalscorer within the event however was not capable of assist Sudeva Delhi survive the relegation battle.
Mumbai Metropolis topped the Indian Tremendous League (ISL) group phases final season to earn the ISL Premiers title. Additionally they reached the quarter-final phases within the ongoing Durand Cup 2023 event the place they suffered a 1-3 defeat towards Mohun Bagan Tremendous Giants. Lotjem would be the eighth signing for Des Buckingham’s aspect on this switch window. Buckingham praised Lotjem’s signing and said that the teen will play an important position within the upcoming season.
“Lotjem is a formidable younger expertise as proven in his performances within the I-League over the previous two seasons. His talents and flexibility make him an thrilling prospect and I’m sure he can match into our membership and the younger group that we have now. Lotjem is a assured younger participant who will assist us obtain our targets this season whereas persevering with to develop and construct our squad over the long run,” Buckingham stated in an official assertion.
Seilanthang Lotjem additionally revealed his pleasure to play beneath Buckingham at Mumbai Metropolis and stated he’s wanting ahead to contributing to the workforce’s imaginative and prescient.
“It’s a proud second for me to signal for Mumbai Metropolis,” Lotjem stated. “My focus is completely on working exhausting and rising as a participant each single day and to play at a membership like Mumbai Metropolis and beneath a coach like Des Buckingham, it’s a possibility I need to take advantage of. I’m able to get began with my new teammates, study from them and hopefully, I can assist contribute to the membership’s ambitions.”
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