ISL Transfer News: Chennaiyin FC Bolster Midfield With Signing Of Ayush Adhikari

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Chennai, August 6: Two-time champions Chennaiyin FC has announced the siging of Delhi-born central midfielder Ayush Adhikari for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season.

Adhikari's arrival from Kerala Blasters FC is expected to bring strength to the midfield for Chennaiyin FC. Adhikari has scored one goal for Kerala Blasters FC in the RF Development League and an assist for Indian Arrows FC in the I-League.

The 22-year-old was delighted to join the former champions and to work under a coach like Owen Coyle, who he feels has been pivotal in the devolopement of young talents in the country.

"I am delighted to join two-time ISL champions Chennaiyin FC and looking forward to work under the guidance of coach Owen Coyle, who has helped with the development of many young players in the past," Adhikari commented.

Chennaiyin FC has finished eighth in a 11-team league in the past three seasons, and Adhikari added that he wants to help in bringing success back to the club after three poor seasons.

"I hope to give a good account of myself, working hard day in and day out to help the club achieve its goal for the season ahead and make our fans proud!" Adhikari added.

Adhikari made his professional debut as an 18-year-old for Ozone FC in the 2019-20 season and moved to Indian Arrows in the same season. After his switch to Kerala Blasters FC in 2020-21 he has made 30 appearances for the team in the Hero Indian Super League, Hero Super Cup and Durand Cup.

The 22-year-old became the 11th player to have been brought on board for the Marina Machans this season following the exit of some players, including former captain Anirudh Thapa, who has moved to fellow ISL side Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

Chennaiyin FC has so for signed goalkeeper Prateek Kumar Singh, defenders Sachu Sibu, Bijay Chhetri and Ankit Mukherjee as well as midfielder Sweden Fernandes, and forwards Farukh Choudhary and Irfan Yadwad.

In addition to the Indian players, Chennaiyin FC, who announced Owen Coyle's return as the head coach, has roped in Scotland forward Connor Shields, Australian forward Jordan Murray and Brazilian attacking midfielder Rafael Crivellaro as their three foreign recruits.

Source: Media Release