Margao, FC Goa have signed Indian defender Akash Sangwan for the upcoming Indian Super League season, the club announced on Sunday.
The club did not reveal the exact length of his contract, but it is a multi-year deal.
The 28-year-old left-back from Haryana started his football journey with Minerva Punjab before making his senior professional debut with the club in 2017 and helping the team win the I-League title in the 2017–18 season.
Since then, he has played for Churchill Brothers and RoundGlass Punjab before joining former two-time ISL champions Chennaiyin FC in 2022.
Sangwan has played 114 professional games so far and has three goals to his name, two of which came while playing for CFC last season.On signing for the club he said, “I am excited to start this new chapter with FC Goa. The club's ambitions and style of play match mine and I look forward to contributing to the team's success.
“I have always admired the football culture and history of the game in this state, and can't wait to play in front of FC Goa's passionate fan base at the Fatorda Stadium. I look forward to giving my best and achieving great things with the team.”
Meanwhile, Goa's director of football, Lokesh Bherwani praised Sangwan's attributes and admitted that the club had been tracking his progress for some time.“We are delighted to welcome Akash Sangwan to FC Goa. His dynamic play and experience in both the I-League and ISL make him a valuable addition to our team,” he said in a media release.
“His ability to contribute defensively and offensively aligns perfectly with our football philosophy, which is why we have monitored his progress for some time now.
“We have signed him at the right time, and we believe his presence will add to the depth and competitiveness of our squad in the upcoming season as we aim to build on what we achieved last season."
The club did not reveal the exact length of his contract, but it is a multi-year deal.
The 28-year-old left-back from Haryana started his football journey with Minerva Punjab before making his senior professional debut with the club in 2017 and helping the team win the I-League title in the 2017–18 season.
Since then, he has played for Churchill Brothers and RoundGlass Punjab before joining former two-time ISL champions Chennaiyin FC in 2022.
Sangwan has played 114 professional games so far and has three goals to his name, two of which came while playing for CFC last season.On signing for the club he said, “I am excited to start this new chapter with FC Goa. The club's ambitions and style of play match mine and I look forward to contributing to the team's success.
“I have always admired the football culture and history of the game in this state, and can't wait to play in front of FC Goa's passionate fan base at the Fatorda Stadium. I look forward to giving my best and achieving great things with the team.”
Meanwhile, Goa's director of football, Lokesh Bherwani praised Sangwan's attributes and admitted that the club had been tracking his progress for some time.“We are delighted to welcome Akash Sangwan to FC Goa. His dynamic play and experience in both the I-League and ISL make him a valuable addition to our team,” he said in a media release.
“His ability to contribute defensively and offensively aligns perfectly with our football philosophy, which is why we have monitored his progress for some time now.
“We have signed him at the right time, and we believe his presence will add to the depth and competitiveness of our squad in the upcoming season as we aim to build on what we achieved last season."
