Indian Super League facet Odisha FC on Friday signed defenders Sahil Panwar and Sebastian Thangmuansang forward of the upcoming eighth version of the ISL. While Sahil joins Odisha from Hyderabad FC, Sebastian Thangmuansang has been roped in from I-League champions Gokulam Kerala.
Sahil, the 21-year-old left-back has signed a two-year take care of an possibility to increase it by a yr. The transfer will formally be accomplished as soon as the Indian switch window opens this summer season.
Born in Dehradun, Sahil has represented the nation in numerous age-group tournaments and additionally captained India in the 2017 SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) U-18 Championship.
Meawhile, 22-year-old right-back from Manipur, Sebastian, who lately gained the I-League title with Gokulam Kerala FC, has additionally signed a two-year contract with Odisha FC. He had additionally plied commerce for NEROCA and Chennai City FC in the I-League after his youth profession at Pune.
Panwar mentioned, “Odisha FC is a membership which at all times promotes younger footballers. I want to play for India and hope the membership offers me with a chance to indicate my potential in the upcoming season of the ISL.”
Sebastian, meanwhile, said, “I hope to repay the trust shown in me by the management…can’t wait to meet my new teammates and start training with them.”
Speaking on the brand new signings, Odisha FC CEO, Rohan Sharma, mentioned: “Despite his younger age, we see Sahil as a veteran having performed in the ISL [previously for Hyderabad FC and FC Pune City]. We suppose Odisha FC will likely be place for him to compete to make an influence on the defence. We’ve been monitoring Sebastian for the previous two years and we’re glad he has lastly joined the staff.”
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