New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC has accomplished the signing of Japanese ahead, Daisuke Sakai, on a one-year contract, the membership introduced on Saturday.
Having performed in varied international locations and leagues in Japan, Thailand, and Belgium, Sakai is a technical, skilledversatile ahead able to working in varied positions throughout the entrance line, as per a press launch from the Indian Super League.
Daisuke has made an influence in every single place he has performed. He has 24 objectives and 10 assists until date in practically 150 appearances. Having spent his early life in Japan, the 26-year-old ahead comes with footballing background and has additionally represented Japan on the U-17 and U-20 FIFA World Cup.
Commenting on the signing, Karolis Skinkys, Kerala Blasters Sporting Director, mentioned: “It is nice to see Daisuke Sakai be a part of the Kerala Blasters squad. His profile provides the coach extra choices. He additionally has expertise taking part in overseas in his profession, which I’m certain will assist him regulate to India simply. I look ahead to seeing Daisuke making his mark with Kerala Blasters within the ISL this season.
“”Going to India and taking part in in a special league shall be a brand new expertise for me, which I’m very grateful for. I’m very grateful that Kerala Blasters have given me this chance. By doing nicely and contributing to the membership’s success, I hope to repay the arrogance the membership has proven in me,” mentioned the participant. He is predicted to hyperlink up together with his new teammates within the coming week.
Also, additional including to the thrilling midfield choices within the squad, Hyderabad FC have accomplished the signing of Mizoram-born midfielder Lalchhanhima Sailo, the membership introduced on Saturday.
The 20-year-old joins HFC on a three-year take care of an choice for one more yr, and shall be part of the squad on the membership forward of the 2023-24 marketing campaign.
“I am very happy to join Hyderabad FC and be a part of ISL this season,” mentioned the teen after placing pen to paper. “With the way the club shows trust in youngsters and what they have achieved as a team, it has been my long desire to be here and I thank the coach and the management for showing the trust in me,” added Sailo expressing his delight.
Having began his skilled profession with Punjab U15s, Sailo spent three years nurturing his sport earlier than becoming a member of Indian Arrows, slowly rising into a daily within the first workforce within the I-League.
Sailo moved on to Aizawl FC in 2022, the place he scored three objectives in 19 video games from a midfield function.
“I want to work hard and contribute to the club’s success while I evolve myself as a better player at the club,” added an excited Sailo.
A tough-working midfielder with a eager eye for a cross, Sailo has 28 appearances for the India U16s whereas additionally making it to the U19s not so way back.
He shall be part of the primary workforce at Hyderabad FC, the place he’ll look to impress and break into the primary workforce forward of the brand new season. (ANI)