Chennai: Reigning ISL champions Chennaiyin FC (CFC) Friday signed the Mizoram trio of Isaac Vanmalsawma, Zohmingliana Ralte and Laldinliana Renthlei on two-year deals, the club announced in a statement.
Twenty-one-year old winger Isaac Vanmalsawma and 27-year-old defender Zohmingliana Ralte have signed for the two-time ISL champions after the expiry of their contracts at FC Pune City and Bengaluru FC respectively, a press note further added.
Meanwhile, 19-year old right-back Laldinliana has joined on a free transfer from Mizoram Premier League (MPL) outfit Chhinga Veng FC, having completed a loan stint at Aizawl FC in the 2017-18 I-League.
CFC coach John Gregory said the new signings would add quality and depth to the squad ahead of the 2018-19 season.
Isaac, a product of the AIFF Elite Academy, said he was excited to have joined the ISL champion adding he was looking forward to under a successful coach like Gregory and develop as a player. He made 12 appearances in 2017-18 season of ISL and helped FC Pune City reach the playoffs for the first time.
Laldinliana, on his part, said: “This will be my first ever stint with an ISL franchise and that too with the champions so I am relishing the opportunity. 2017-18 was a memorable season and now I am very excited to have joined a massive club like Chennaiyin FC.”
