Bengaluru FC extends Boithang Haokip’s contract

Haokip’s deal will see him with the Blues till the end of the 2020 season, as he joins a list of players who have committed their future to the club, including Rahul Bheke, Juan Gonzalez and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

Boithang Haokip (center) made his debut against FC Istiklol, at home, in the 2017 AFC Cup, and has played a key role for Roca’s men since the turn of the year. (File Photo)

Bengaluru FC has handed a contract extension to winger Boithang Haokip, the Indian Super League (ISL) franchise announced, here, on Tuesday.

“I am very excited to have signed for two more years with Bengaluru FC. They are the most professional side in the country and it is an honour for me to be a part of this journey. We are playing with the right intent and that’s something that drives me to continue working hard,” Boithang said.

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Haokip’s deal will see him with the Blues till the end of the 2020 season, as he joins a list of players who have committed their future to the club, including Rahul Bheke, Juan Gonzalez and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

Boithang made his debut against FC Istiklol, at home, in the 2017 AFC Cup, and has played a key role for Roca’s men since the turn of the year. The midfielder has bagged two goals, one against Chennaiyin and the other against Transport United in the AFC Cup preliminary stages.