Two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday introduced the signing of veteran defender Narayan Das on a two-year contract.
The 27-year-old left-sided defender joined CFC after a season-long stint with SC East Bengal and is presently the second most capped participant within the ISL with 107 appearances, a press launch stated right here.
“I’m actually completely happy to be related to a champion staff like Chennaiyin FC. It is each participant’s dream to assist his staff win and I’m no totally different. I need to show my mettle, play each single sport and assist the membership full its quest for a 3rd ISL title.
“Even as a rival I’ve all the time loved the ambiance at Marina Arena, and I need to ask our illustrious followers to maintain supporting us, as it’s their help that provides us further motivation. is.”
Das can also be in a position to serve within the central defence. And with over 200 senior profession presence for the membership and nation, the Tata Football Academy graduate will tremendously cement the ranks of the CFC.
Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani welcomed Das’s arrival and stated, “We are really happy to welcome Narayan (Das) to the Chennaiyin family. We at the club are aware of his consistent performances over the years in Indian football, and we are excited to see him bring those qualities to CFC.”
After taking his first steps in skilled soccer with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) growth facet Pylan Arrows, Das signed for Dempo SC within the I-League. He was then chosen by FC Goa forward of the inaugural ISL season, and coincidentally made his debut in a 2–1 loss to CFC within the first sport of each groups.
Das then made his commerce to FC Pune City throughout ISL 2016, between his stays in East Bengal within the 2015–16 and 2016-17 I-League campaigns respectively.
He returned to FC Goa after the 2017-18 ISL Draft and helped them attain the semi-finals. He then switched to Delhi Dynamos FC and Odisha FC and final performed for his hometown SC East Bengal in his first ISL season.
Das additionally has seven assists within the ISL to his title.
After taking part in for India at youth degree, Das acquired his first senior nationwide staff call-up in 2013, making his debut towards Nepal. He was a member of the Indian groups that received the 2015 SAFF Cup and the 2018 Intercontinental Cup.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
