Mumbai City FC’s Lalengmawia ‘Apuia’ Ralte to train with Belgian side Lommel SK for two weeks

The India youngster is expected to train with Mumbai City FC’s sister club in Belgium for two weeks.

Lalengmawia in action for Mumbai City FC in Indian Super League 2021-22, against NorthEast United FC. | Photo Credit: Focus Sports/ISL

Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC confirmed on Saturday that Lalengmawia ‘Apuia’ Ralte will train with Belgian side Lommel SK for two-weeks.

“The 21-year-old will train with the Belgian side where he will be able to gain important footballing experience with the help of the coaches and staff at Lommel SK in an immersive training environment,” Mumbai City FC said in a statement.

Lommel SK is a sister club of Mumbai City FC after Manchester City - the majority stakeholder of the ISL side - acquired stakes in the club two years ago.

“Through our association with City Football Group, we knew it would open a pathway for players and coaches to have access to the Group’s collective resources and it brings me great pleasure to be able to see Apuia get the benefits of the technical expertise and know-how of our friends at Lommel SK,” said Kandarp Thapa, the CEO of Mumbai City FC.

“This is an indication that talent at Mumbai City will be furthered and nurtured within the Group and this can potentially open doors for others to gain a similar experience too. I want to thank our colleagues at Lommel and CFG for facilitating this training stint and we wish Apuia the very best for his time in Belgium,” he added.

Mumbai City FC sits on top of Group B of the Durand Cup and has already qualified for the quarterfinals. It will play its last group stage match Emami East Bengal in Kolkata on Saturday, September 3.