ISL Transfer News: Chennaiyin FC Sign India U-17 Star Thanglalsoun Gangte

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Chennai, September 3: Two-time champions Chennaiyin FC on Sunday (September 3) announced the signing of promising young Manipuri striker Thanglalsoun Gangte on a multi-year deal ahead of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season.

The 17-year-old sensation, who captured the attention of Indian football enthusiasts with some remarkable performances for India U-17 side, became the 10th Indian player to join Marina Machans this season.

Gangte played a vital role in India's fourth SAFF U-17 Championship title last year with four goals-joint highest, and also made heads turn by scoring a crucial last-minute equaliser against one of the world's top clubs, Real Madrid, during India's preparatory match for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup earlier this year.

Gangte possesses immense talent and potential to become India's future football star and joining Chennaiyin, which is committed towards nurturing and developing young talents, will help him further develop his skills and make a significant growth in his career.

"Firstly I thank God and Chennaiyin FC for believing in me. If God is willing I'm looking forward to create more history together here as a family. I am not only representing the club but my family and my people who are suffering back home. God is good," elated Gangte said.

After a quarter-final finish in the recent Durand Cup, Chennaiyin are currently preparing for the upcoming Hero ISL season under head coach Owen Coyle, who returns to the club for a second stint.

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Chennaiyin FC has so for signed goalkeepers Devansh Dabas and Prateek Kumar Singh, defenders Sarthak Golui, 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 has roped in Scotland forward Connor Shields, Australian forward Jordan Murray, Brazilian attacking midfielder Rafael Crivellaro and Italian midfielder Cristian Battocchio as their four foreign recruits.

Source: Chennaiyin FC Media Release