Thanglalsoun Gangte, a young Manipur striker, has signed a multi-year contract with Chennaiyin FC ahead of the Indian Super League season.
Gangte, who has previously played for the Indian U-17 team, has become the 10th player to sign with Chennaiyin FC ahead of the ISL season, according to an announcement from the club.
“Gangte played a vital role in India’s fourth SAFF U-17 Championship title last year with four goals — joint highest — and also made heads turn by scoring a crucial last-minute equaliser against one of the world’s top clubs, Real Madrid, during India’s preparatory match for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup earlier this year,” the club said.
"Firstly I thank God and Chennaiyin FC for believing in me. If God is willing I’m looking forward to creating more history together here as a family. I am not only representing the club but my family and my people who are suffering back home,” elated Gangte said on joining the two-time ISL champions.
Chennaiyin FC, who finished in the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup, are presently preparing for the start of the ISL season under head coach Owen Coyle.
(With PTI inputs)
