New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Odisha FC have secured the providers of former Mumbai City FC ahead Cy Goddard on a one-year deal, the membership introduced on Wednesday.
Goddard will return to the Indian Super League (ISL) having spent a yr on mortgage at Mumbai City FC of their double-winning 2020-21 season and can reunite with head coach Sergio Lobera and teammates Ahmed Jahouh, Mourtada Fall and Amey Ranawade at Odisha FC.
The Japanese midfielder performed 19 matches for the Islanders scoring as soon as and offering three assists, as per ISL press launch.
As Odisha FC’s Asian signing, Goddard will convey ISL expertise to the desk other than enjoying his commerce in England, Italy, Cyprus and the United States. Born on April 2, 1997, in London, CY joined the Tottenham Hotspur Academy. He went on to spend 5 years on the academy specializing in his growth with the U18 and U21 sides.
Goddard will additional strengthen Odisha FC’s assault which already boasts the likes of Diego Mauricio, Roy Krishna and Jerry Mawihmingthanga. Meanwhile, Spanish defender Ivan Gonzalez bid goodbye to East Bengal FC after a yr with the membership, the participant introduced by way of his Twitter deal with as he shared a heartfelt message for the membership’s supporters. The Spaniard who joined from FC Goa forward of ISL 2022-23 made 15 appearances for the membership within the league and was considered one of their constant performers.
Gonzalez thanked the followers for his or her fixed help all through final season which resulted in disappointment for the membership.
“I’m making this video for all the East Bengal FC fans. I only want to say thank you for last year. Even in the bad moments, with the bad results, you were there for us, trying to support us,” he mentioned as quoted by ISL’s official web site. “My contract with East Bengal is finished, and I have nothing to say but that I am proud to have been one of the captains of your club and to have represented this amazing club in India,” Gonzalez added. “Thank you for all your support, for everything you did last season. I know the result was not good but you were there for us. Joy East Bengal, and thank you very much for everything you did for me and for the club,” he concluded. (ANI)