ISL Transfer: Roundglass Punjab rope in five players ahead of debut season in top-flight

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The newly promoted ISL team Roundglass Punjab have strengthened their squad with five new signings. They were the first team to be promoted to ISL from the I League, and they have started to bolster their squad for life in top-flight football.

Forward Ranjeet Singh Pandre, midfielders Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Ricky Shabong and defenders Nikhil Prabhu and Tejas Krishna are the players they have roped in ahead of the new season.

Ranjeet Singh Pandre

Former I-League winner with Chennai City FC, Ranjeet scored three and assisted two goals during the I-League 2022-23 season with Mumbai Kenkre FC.

The striker then went on to join Church Boys United in Nepal's A Division League and helped the club lift their maiden title with two goals. Ranjit joins Punjab FC for the next two seasons and would be a key figure in the striking force.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam

Amarjit Singh Kiyam, captain of the Indian team at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, joins Punjab FC on loan from FC Goa. The versatile midfielder is known for his leadership skills and relentless energy in the middle of the park.

Ricky Shabong

Ricky Shabong, another midfielder, came up through the ranks of Indian Arrows and later joined Mohun Bagan Super Giants with whom he went on to lift the Indian Super League title during the 2022-23 season. The Meghalayan midfielder has joined Roundglass Punjab on a two-year deal.

Nikhil Prabhu

Defender Nikhil Prabhu joins Punjab FC after making his ISL debut last season with Odisha FC and later moved to FC Goa for the second half of the season.

Tejas Krishna

Tejas Krishna has been with the Kerala Blasters youth team and will make his move to the Northern club.

Speaking about the new signings, Technical Director of Punjab FC, Nikolaos Topoliatis said, "We are excited to have these young players among us for the upcoming season. We believe they will contribute significantly to the inspiring brand of football that we desire to play and to the Club's success going forward."