Football Football Chennaiyin signs Lucian Goian from Mumbai City After spending three seasons at Mumbai City FC, Romanian centre-back Lucian Goian has moved to Chennaiyin FC for the 2019-2020 ISL season. Team Sportstar 13 August, 2019 13:39 IST Lucian Goian will be playing his fourth ISL season this year. - ISL/SPORTZPICS Team Sportstar 13 August, 2019 13:39 IST Chennaiyin FC has roped in centre-back Lucian Goian from Mumbai City for the upcoming season of Indian Super League (ISL).Goian spent three seasons at the Mumbai-based outfit, joining the Islanders in 2016, wherein he led the team to its first-ever playoffs. #MumbaiToMarina pic.twitter.com/rN4ZM8Khsz— Chennaiyin FC (@ChennaiyinFC) August 13, 2019 An integral part of its defence, Goian played over 50 matches for Mumbai City. He donned the captain's armband in the 2017-18 season and played a major role in guiding the squad to the last-four the following season.“It feels great to sign with Chennaiyin. The coach (John Gregory) played a huge role in me coming here. When he asked me if I wish to return to India to win the ISL trophy, I simply said yes," said Goian. "I believe Chennaiyin along with John (Gregory) are a club that knows how to win trophies, and I can’t wait to get started and give my absolute 100% on the pitch. I am confident we will do everything to make the squad a team and bring the ISL title back to Chennai." Head coach John Gregory commented on Goian's arrival: "In Lucian (Goian), we are signing a leader who has rich experience in Indian football. His commitment and aggression on the pitch has been quite evident from his time in Mumbai."Goian has been signed by Chennaiyin as a replacement for Mailson Alves, who has bid goodbye to the Marina Machans this year. Mailson played three seasons at Chennaiyin, making a total of 56 appearances in all competitions and scoring eight goals in the process. He was part of the ISL title-winning team in 2015 and 2018. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.