Published 17:29 IST, September 9th 2020

Abhishek Bachchan pens farewell note for Jeje Lalpekhlua on his exit from Chennaiyin FC

Jeje Lalpekhlua who made an exit from Chennaiyin FC received special wishes from actor Abhishek Bachchan who penned a note for the player on social media.

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Indian international striker Jeje Lalpekhlua recently anunced his exit from Chennaiyin FC after six years on September 8. football club is co-owned by Vita Dani and Abhishek Bachchan. footballer received special wishes from actor Abhishek Bachchan who penned a te for player on social media. In post, actor reposted poster shared by player on Instagram and praised footballer for his sincere dedication towards sport. actor also expressed his desire to meet Jeje soon once things get better.

Abhishek Bachchan bids ieu to striker Jeje Lalpekhlua

In poster, Jeje can be seen acing his signature style while “JJ 12 forever” written under his picture. While captioning post, Brear: Into Shows actor thanked footballer for his dedication towards team which was two-time Indian Super League champions under Jeje. actor also mentioned that his dedication and service to club are things of “LeJJend”. Leje was first one to leave a comment under post and thanked his “boss” Abhishek Bachchan for everything. At last, he wrote, “Hope to meet you soon.”

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Apart from this, actor even shared a picture of himself while striking signature pose of footballer on his Instagram story. While captioning story, actor wrote, “Thank you Jeje Lalpekhlua for memories, I will miss you.” 
According to reports, while confirming his exit from club, Jeje said in a statement that this is club that gave me his first steps into Indian Super League and it is because of this club that he is who he always wanted to b in life. player reportedly furr thanked Vita Dani and Abhishek Bachchan (co-owners) for ir constant support through all ups and downs during six seasons. He wrote that it was a great feeling to win trophy twice with team.

According to official website of Chennaiyin FC, Jeje departs as a Chennaiyin legend and an opted son of Chennai, having me 76 appearances in all competitions, most by any CFC player till date. Furr, website stated that hailing from Hnahthial in Mizoram and fondly called Mizo Sniper for his lethal instinct in front of goal, Jeje leaves as Chennaiyin’s leing goal-scorer in all competitions with 25 strikes to his name. Jeje led line to great effect at CFC and was pivotal to club’s Indian Super League title (ISL) triumphs in 2015 and 2017-18.

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17:29 IST, September 9th 2020