Hyderabad FC newest team in ISL

Hyderabad FC, owned by Vijay Madduri and Varun Tripuraneni, will play in the 2019-2020 season of the Indian Super League

Published : Aug 27, 2019 19:05 IST

The Indian Super League will see a new team this upcoming season, hailing from Hyderabad.
The Indian Super League will see a new team this upcoming season, hailing from Hyderabad.
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The Indian Super League will see a new team this upcoming season, hailing from Hyderabad.

Hyderabad Football Club becomes the latest outfit to join the Indian Super League (ISL) for the upcoming season.

Hyderabad FC will be owned by IT entrepreneur Vijay Madduri, and former Chief Executive Officer of Kerala Blasters Varun Tripuraneni.

Speaking of Hyderabad FC's arrival in the ISL, Madduri said, “I am thrilled and proud to be a co-owner of the club and I look forward to playing a significant role in developing football in the state and reviving its past glory."

Tripuraneni, who starts a new journey with yet another ISL outfit, said, “It is a proud moment for me to be the co-owner of Hyderabad FC. Hyderabad is a city with a great football culture. I look forward to working with key stakeholders and building a strong foundation for the club, which will eventually contribute to the society and do the city proud. Our immediate task is to prepare for the new season."

The 2019-2020 season of ISL will kick off on October 20 in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi) with Kerala Blasters hosting ATK.

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