PANAJI
FC Goa striker Ishan Pandita has completed a move to Jamshedpur FC for an undisclosed transfer fee.
“FC Goa can confirm that Ishan Pandita has completed a move away from the club after the Gaurs agreed to an undisclosed transfer fee. The 23-year-old departs the Gaurs after a season with the club,” the Gaurs said in a press statement on Sunday.
The Goan club also did not disclose where the forward was heading but according to reports, Pandita will join the Red Miners for a fee of Rs 60 lakh.
Pandita's lone season at FC Goa saw him score four goals in nine appearances in the Indian Super League. He played a further six games in the AFC Champions League without much success.
Speaking of the departure, FC Goa's Director of Football, Ravi Puskur said: “Ishan communicated to the club during the course of the summer that he would like to explore other opportunities keeping his personal growth in mind.
“When the other club expressed their interest with a suitable proposal, we felt it in the best interest of all parties involved to accept the offer factoring above all of Ishan’s wish to continue to seek more playing time,” Puskur said.
“As a club, we have always encouraged opportunities for youngsters and we stuck to the same principle in Ishan’s case as well. Everybody at FC Goa would like to wish Ishan all the very best for his future.”
