FC Goa has signed defender Nim Dorjee from Hyderabad FC until the end of the season, the Indian Super League (ISL) club announced on Wednesday.
“The seasoned defender brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Gaurs as they intensify their pursuit of the top honours in the Indian Super League,” the club said in a statement.
Dorjee had joined the Nizams in 2021 and won the ISL title with them under head coach Manolo Marquez, a coach he will reunite with, along with former HFC teammate Odei Onaindia, at Goa. He is expected to be a replacement of Sandesh Jhingan as the centre-back, with the Indian international temporarily out of action with a knee injury.
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“FC Goa is one of the top teams in India with the right ambitions. It’s wonderful to be here now. I’m also glad to reunite with Coach Manolo and my former teammate Odei, who is one of the best defenders in the league currently,” Dorjee said.
“Having worked with them in the past, I hope to integrate quickly within the team’s system and continue their momentum in the ISL. Eagerly looking forward to the next game.”
FC Goa sits second in the league standings, having played two games less than topper Kerala Blasters and resumes its season with a match against NorthEast United on Thursday.
“Nim Dorjee Tamang is an experienced defender with a proven track record in the ISL. He is aggressive and has a good aerial game. He played three consecutive Cup play-offs in ISL, one with NorthEast and two with Hyderabad being an important player in all of them,” Marquez said.
“I’m happy to have him here with us, and I look forward to seeing him contribute positively to our successes.”
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