In the biggest transfer in Indian football history, Mohun Bagan Super Giant introduced the signing of star Indian midfielder Anirudh Thapa on a five-year contract from Chennaiyin FC on Friday, June 23. It has been reported that Thapa’s transfer price is round INR 3 crore, which makes him the costliest transfer in Indian football.
Thapa, 25, joined Chennaiyin FC, in 2016 and captained the aspect in the course of the Indian Super League 2022-23 season. ISL champions Mohun Bagan have been chasing the midfielder all through the transfer window and at last managed to get their palms on India’s one among greatest footballers.
The Mariners launched a video of the participant getting into the membership and donning the well-known No. 7 jersey. The membership additionally revealed that the Dehradun-born midfielder has signed a protracted five-year contract.
“Indian team’s one of the premier central midfielders Anirudh Thapa will now be seen in Mohun Bagan Super Giant jersey. The club has signed a five-year contract with the Midfield Maestro,” the membership mentioned,
With over 100 ISL appearances for two-time ISL winners Chennaiyin FC, Thapa additionally featured for Minerva Punjab throughout I-League 2017-18 season on a mortgage. Thapa revealed that it was his dream to play in Kolkata and in addition shared his pleasure to play in the well-known Kolkata derby in the upcoming season.
“I’m really happy to play for ISL champions Mohun Bagan, looking forward to donning the iconic green-and-maroon colours. I hope to give my best to the team and make the fans happy,” Thapa mentioned.
“I always had a dream to play in Kolkata, the hub of Indian football. I grew up hearing about the famous Kolkata derby,” Thapa mentioned. “Whenever I used to play for the AIFF Academy — Pailan Arrows — I would come to watch the derby at the Saltlake Stadium. Everyone would say you need to be a star to play in the derby. That dream will finally be fulfilled.”
Thapa is at present a part of India’s nationwide staff who’re concerned in the continuing South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023 (SAFF Cup) in Bengaluru.
