ISL Transfer News: Chennaiyin FC sign midfielder Sweden Fernandes on a free

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Chennai, June 29: ISL side Chennaiyin FC on Thursday (June 29) announced the singing of exciting young midfielder Sweden Fernandes as the club's first signing for the Indian Super League 2023-24 season.

The 23-year-old from Goa joins the Marina Machans on a multi-year deal after promising performances at Neroca FC last season on loan from Hyderabad FC. He registered three goals and one assist in 15 matches for the I-League outfit.

Fernandes' signing underlines Chennaiyin FC's commitment towards nurturing and developing young Indian talent. He joins Chennaiyin on a free following the expiry of his contract with Hyderabad FC on May 31, 2023.

The talented left-footed youngster is a popular name in the Goan football circuit having turned up for the youth teams of FC Goa, Dempo SC and Sporting Club de Goa. Fernandes also featured in three Durand Cup matches for Hyderabad FC last year.

"I'm very happy to be here and I'm thankful to the club for giving me this opportunity to prove myself. I'm ready to give my all and I can't wait to play in front of the Chennaiyin FC faithful," Fernandes expressed his excitement on joining Chennaiyin FC.

Chennaiyin FC, who parted ways with Thomas Brdaric, are yet to appoint their new head coach. Fernandes is also the only incoming transfer so far for Chennaiyin, who have parted ways with several players, including Anirudh Thapa, Kwame Karikari and Edwin Sydney Vanspaul.

While the former skipper and Indian midfielder Thapa has switched to Mohun Bagan Super Giants, Vanspaul has moved on a free to their Kolkata rivals East Bengal FC. Karikari, on the other hand, has moved to Thailand club Police Tero FC.

Source: Media Release