New Delhi [India], FC Goa bid a fond and emotional farewell to local player and one of their longest serving players Brandon Fernandes, his contract expiring this summer, much to the dismay of the Gaurs faithful and a national icon of the game. In form, Brandon is one of the most decorated and respected footballers to wear the iconic orange shirt. Since joining Goa in the summer of 2017, the Indian international has made 13 appearances in all competitions for the Gaurs, the second-highest tally for any player in his seven-year tenure with the club. Has given many priceless memories to FC Goa, one such moment was scoring the winner in the 64th minute in the unforgettable Super Cup final against Chennaiyin FC in 2019, which secured the first ever for us. The biggest silverware Brandon went on to become the Gaurs' record assist-maker, a record that stands to this day with 31 assists to his name. This is in addition to the 17 goals he has scored, including the one against Chennaiyin FC earlier. In a year that took the team to the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup playoffs after a brief two-year hiatus, the Benaulim-based footballer also played a key role in the club's IS League Shield win in 2019-20.season and the Durand Cup win in 2021, the quality and consistency he displayed throughout his time with you led to his first call-up to the senior Indian national team in 2019, since then he has cemented his position in the Blue Tigers setup is, winning the SAFF Championship with the team in 2021 "Brandon wore the FC Goa badge with great pride for seven years and was a fantastic ambassador for the values ​​the club stood for on and off the field. H Club taunts- Bane thrived and was one of the pillars on which playing success was built in the seasons he was with us. We will miss Haye greatly and he was one of the true icons of the club. "Brandon will always be welcomed at FC Goa," FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur was quoted as saying by the official website. "Although he is leaving us today, Brandon will always be welcomed at FC Goa." I would welcome him with open arms in any capacity and he and his family will always have a special place at this club,” he said. Everyone at the club would like to express their thanks to Brandon for everything he has done for us and Wants to express my gratitude. We wish him all the best in future also.best wishes for their future