PANAJI
Seriton Fernandes has officially signed a new contract with FC Goa, extending his stay with the Club till the summer of 2024. The new deal will see the Indian International remain with the club for seven seasons after being selected in Round 7 of the ISL Player Draft in 2017.
“I’m delighted to extend my stay with FC Goa,” Seriton Fernandes told fcgoa.in after putting pen-to-paper on his new contract.
“I made my ISL debut with the club nearly five years ago, and I realise that I’ve grown a lot as a footballer since then. FC Goa have played a huge role in my development, and I will happily continue to repay the team with complete love and commitment.”
“As one of FC Goa’s senior players, I also understand that I’m at a position where I have to look after not just myself, but also the rest of my team. And there’s a lot that I can and have to do.
“We have an excellent record in the league, but are yet to win the title - and now my full focus will be on getting the club the silverware that they fully deserve.”
FC Goa Director of Football, Ravi Puskur expressed his happiness on Fernandes’ extension.
“Seriton has been a vital cog in FC Goa’s wheel for the best part of 5 seasons now. In those five seasons, he’s established himself as not just one of the best right backs in the country but as a senior statesman in the dressing room. It was only prudent for us to continue with him given his consistent performances over the years,” said Puskur.
Meanwhile, two-time ISL champions Chennaiyin FC have roped in young Manipuri midfielder Yumkhaibam Jiteshwor Singh on a multi-year deal ahead of the upcoming season.
Jiteshwor will be joining Marina Machans following an impressive outing for Neroca FC in the I-League last season in which he was adjudged the Best Emerging Player of the Season.
