MARGAO
Indian international midfielder and Nuvem native Rowllin Borges has arrived in Goa as he put pen to paper on a season-long loan deal to don the iconic Orange of FC Goa this coming season. The 31-year-old, who is currently with the Indian national team competing in the Hero Intercontinental Cup is set to add more firepower to the Goa midfield.
The 31-year-old comes back home after having won the Indian Super League (ISL) once, the ISL League Winners’ Shield twice in the last three years and with 33 Indian national caps to his name at the time of writing.
“I always felt that I would play for FC Goa one day - like it was my destiny. Something or the other, though, wasn’t aligned for me to play for my home club, but finally, it has come true. I am very happy,” said Borges, after he had signed on the dotted lines.
“I believe this is the start of a new chapter in my career. And I’m looking forward to contributing to the team’s success.”
Speaking on the acquisition, Ravi Puskur, Director of Football for FC Goa, commented, “Rowllin is an established name in India football and has proved his credentials in the ISL over the years time and again. He’s a player who will add another dimension to our midfield and his all-action style will definitely be something we will look to utilise to the fullest.
Hailing from Nuvem in South Goa, Rowllin Borges is the winner of AIFF Emerging Player of the Year in 2016, Borges will now look to get his hands on more silverware in the colours of FC Goa.
