MARGAO
Goan-born left-back Mandar Rao Dessai joined East Bengal FC after his contract with Mumbai City FC expired on May 31.
The 31-year-old will bid farewell to the Islanders after three successful seasons.
His arrival in Mumbai coincided with a historic period for the Islanders, as they clinched an unprecedented double by capturing the ISL League Winners' Shield and the ISL Trophy during their remarkable 2020-21 campaign.
In the subsequent season, Mandar's stellar performances earned him recognition from the club, with Mumbai City appointing him as one of the vice-captains. He went on to represent the Mumbai-based club in the 2022 AFC Champions League, where they triumphed in two matches and secured a draw, ultimately finishing second in Group B.
Continuing his success, Mandar was also part of the Mumbai City squad that registered an astonishing 18-game unbeaten streak and celebrated yet another League Winners' Shield in the recently concluded season.
The 31-year-old will bid farewell to the Islanders after three successful seasons.
His arrival in Mumbai coincided with a historic period for the Islanders, as they clinched an unprecedented double by capturing the ISL League Winners' Shield and the ISL Trophy during their remarkable 2020-21 campaign.
In the subsequent season, Mandar's stellar performances earned him recognition from the club, with Mumbai City appointing him as one of the vice-captains. He went on to represent the Mumbai-based club in the 2022 AFC Champions League, where they triumphed in two matches and secured a draw, ultimately finishing second in Group B.
Continuing his success, Mandar was also part of the Mumbai City squad that registered an astonishing 18-game unbeaten streak and celebrated yet another League Winners' Shield in the recently concluded season.
