Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mumbai City FC have announced that Spanish defender Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo, better known as 'Tiri', has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension, joining the Islanders. Their stay will extend till summer. 2025.
Since joining the club in 2023, the experienced defender has proven to be a vital cog at the back, providing defensive solidity with his key interceptions and tackles, and has become a mainstay in the starting eleven for the Islanders. Tiri was a key member of Petr Kratky's team, which recently won the 2023-24 ISL Cup by defeating Mohun Bagan SG by a 3-1 score at the Salt Lake Stadium.
In his time with Mumbai City FC, Tiri has been a centre-back with exceptional ball-playing abilities and the ability to sweep the ball while defending. Tiri appeared in 23 games in the Indian Super League this season, keeping five clean sheets and proving to be very strong in defence, winning 77 duels and making 87 recoveries in the process.Tiri's football journey began in the Spanish divisions with his hometown club, Cádiz FC. He later joined Spanish giants Atlético Madrid and was appointed to their B team during a three-year stay with the club. The Spaniard arrived in India in 2015, and has since made 133 appearances in the Indian Super League – the second most by a foreigner in the history of the competition. By signing this extension with the Islanders, the Spaniard will enter his 9th career ISL season – the most for any foreign player since the league's inception.
“I am privileged to extend my tenure with Mumbai City FC.The club and its fans have made me feel at home since I arrived last year, and I am honored to be a part of the family. The club has created an environment where we have always supported and encouraged each other to pursue and achieve our goals. With the help of coach Petr Kratky, the staff and my teammates, my game took me to another level. Have reached, and I want to continue to make history with the club. "I'm excited to continue my next chapter with the club, its incredible fans and living in a great city like Mumbai," Tiri said.
“We are delighted that Tiri will be with us for another season. As one of the most experienced players in the ISL, he shares our values and ambitions.His strong attributes and leadership in defense have been vital in keeping clean sheets and winning games. By extending his contract, Tiri has shown his commitment to the club, and we look forward to his continued contribution to our success,” said head coach Petr Kratky.
Since joining the club in 2023, the experienced defender has proven to be a vital cog at the back, providing defensive solidity with his key interceptions and tackles, and has become a mainstay in the starting eleven for the Islanders. Tiri was a key member of Petr Kratky's team, which recently won the 2023-24 ISL Cup by defeating Mohun Bagan SG by a 3-1 score at the Salt Lake Stadium.
In his time with Mumbai City FC, Tiri has been a centre-back with exceptional ball-playing abilities and the ability to sweep the ball while defending. Tiri appeared in 23 games in the Indian Super League this season, keeping five clean sheets and proving to be very strong in defence, winning 77 duels and making 87 recoveries in the process.Tiri's football journey began in the Spanish divisions with his hometown club, Cádiz FC. He later joined Spanish giants Atlético Madrid and was appointed to their B team during a three-year stay with the club. The Spaniard arrived in India in 2015, and has since made 133 appearances in the Indian Super League – the second most by a foreigner in the history of the competition. By signing this extension with the Islanders, the Spaniard will enter his 9th career ISL season – the most for any foreign player since the league's inception.
“I am privileged to extend my tenure with Mumbai City FC.The club and its fans have made me feel at home since I arrived last year, and I am honored to be a part of the family. The club has created an environment where we have always supported and encouraged each other to pursue and achieve our goals. With the help of coach Petr Kratky, the staff and my teammates, my game took me to another level. Have reached, and I want to continue to make history with the club. "I'm excited to continue my next chapter with the club, its incredible fans and living in a great city like Mumbai," Tiri said.
“We are delighted that Tiri will be with us for another season. As one of the most experienced players in the ISL, he shares our values and ambitions.His strong attributes and leadership in defense have been vital in keeping clean sheets and winning games. By extending his contract, Tiri has shown his commitment to the club, and we look forward to his continued contribution to our success,” said head coach Petr Kratky.
