Jamshedpur: Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Jamshedpur FC (JFC) Tuesday have roped ion the services of Chennaiyin FC midfielder Sanjay Balmuchu on a three-year deal, the club announced in a press release.
An, ex-Tata Football Academy cadet, Sanjay started his professional career with Churchill Brothers in the I-League before moving to Mohammedan Sporting and later Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan.
Balmuchu also played for FC Goa in the 2016 ISL Season before shifting his base to Chennaiyin where he won the championship.
Born in Jharkhand, Sanjay is a local talent and can play both as a center-back and as a defensive midfielder giving enough cover for the squad.
On signing with JFC, Balmuchu said: “Jamshedpur FC is like a boon to the state of Jharkhand and the city of Jamshedpur. Being a local I am extremely happy that I would be wearing the Jamshedpur FC t-shirt and will look to contribute towards the team’s success for the upcoming season.”