Hyderabad FC (HFC) completed the signing of defender Vignesh Dakshinamurthy from 2022-23 League Shield winners Mumbai City FC for an undisclosed transfer fee, the club announced on Monday.
The full-back joins HFC on a four-year deal ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, becoming the first new signing for the club.
Speaking on the transfer, Hyderabad FC owner Varun Tripuraneni said, “We’ve been tracking Vignesh for a while now and are extremely happy to have him on board. He was an integral part of two Shield-winning campaigns and knows the demands at this level. Vignesh will be a long-term asset for Hyderabad FC, and we believe he will add a lot of strength to our team in the coming seasons.”
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“I’m very excited to join Hyderabad FC. Over the last few seasons, the club has shown immense faith in young Indian players, and I believe this is the best place for the next stage of my career,” said Vignesh after penning the deal.
“I’m thankful to the management for showing a lot of faith in me. We have an exciting squad at the club, and I can’t wait to get down to the field and put on the yellow and black jersey.”
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