ISL: Chennaiyin FC signs experienced goalkeeper Debjit Majumder from East Bengal

Chennaiyin FC confirmed that the 33-year-old experienced campaigner has inked a multi-year deal with the club.

Published : Jul 07, 2021 13:40 IST

File Photo: Debjit Majumder defends a goal in the Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC and SC East Bengal (Photo by Faheem Hussain/ Sportzpics for ISL)
File Photo: Debjit Majumder defends a goal in the Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC and SC East Bengal (Photo by Faheem Hussain/ Sportzpics for ISL)
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File Photo: Debjit Majumder defends a goal in the Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC and SC East Bengal (Photo by Faheem Hussain/ Sportzpics for ISL)

Chennaiyin FC (CFC), the two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champion, has signed goalkeeper Debjit Majumder from SC East Bengal ahead of the 2021-22 season.

In the last edition of ISL, Debjit pulled off 50 saves, including two clean sheets in his 15 appearances for the Red & Gold Brigade. With Debjit's addition, CFC aims to have a strong combination of youth and experience on the goal line, with 24-year-old Vishal Kaith already an established part of their ranks.

"We are happy to bring in Debjit (Majumder) to support Vishal between the sticks. He will also bring a wealth of knowledge and experience into the dressing room given his time at some top clubs in the country," Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani stated in a release.

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While sharing his excitement on joining CFC, Debjit said, "I'm really excited to play for Chennaiyin FC and keen to perform and contribute to bring its third title. Vishal (Kaith) is a good goalkeeper and he has been doing well for the last two seasons, so it will be healthy competition in the team."

"We both will look to bring good results for the team. I'm also looking forward to working closely with the youngsters in the club and passing on the experience."

Debjit played a crucial role in ATK's title-winning campaign in 2016 and his journey of four seasons with Mohun Bagan also includes two I-League trophies (2015 and 2020) as well as the Federation Cup in 2016.

Having lifted the ISL trophy in 2015 and 2017-18, the 'Marina Machans' will be aiming for their third title when the new season kicks off later this year.

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