FC Goa sign Boumous as Arana goes to Delhi on loan

Goa, February 2: Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Goa have confirmed the departure of Spanish winger Manuel Arana to Delhi Dynamos FC on a season-long loan.

The Spaniard had scored three goals and helped two assists in the current ISL campaign, including a strike against Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

Arana has moved to the Dynamos in a bid to find more game time and add to his tally of goals and assists for the season.

In his place, FC Goa have signed 22-year-old Moroccan midfielder Hugo Adnan Boumous.

Hugo Boumous is a #Gaur! ✍️ #WelcomeHugo #ForcaGoa pic.twitter.com/vU5yWJY0uG

— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) February 2, 2018

Boumous was born in Rennes, France and made his senior club football debut for Stade Lavallois in France's Ligue 2.

He then switched to Moroccan club Moghreb Tetouan and played under current FC Goa coach Sergio Lobera.

The right-footed midfielder was also called up to the Moroccan National U-23 side in 2016. He is blessed with a good turn of speed and has the ability to retain possession, something the current FC Goa side thrives on.

Hugo has joined the squad and will be available for selection in the next match against Northeast United FC on February 4 (Sunday).

FC Goa are currently pecred fifth in the ISL standings with 19 points from 11 games.

(Source: FC Goa Media)