Anirudh Thapa agrees groundbreaking megadeal with Mohun Bagan Super Giants: Report

Why you’re reading this: Indian football team won Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 on Sunday against Leban at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India. most promising player of Indian team Anirudh Thapa again displayed his class while playing for country in competition. Thapa played a crucial role in victory kwn for his athleticism, speed, dribbling, passing and many more helped India maintain its shape and build momentum in Intercontinental Cup, India has a streak of t losing a match in ir last 4 games. Dehradun boy who captains Chennaiyin FC  in ISL has been linked to one of oldest and most prestigious clubs of India.

3 things you need to kw

• Anirudh Thapa joined Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC on Jul 1, 2016
• Anirudh Thapa's current contract expires on May 31, 2024
• Anirudh Thapa is linked with Mohun Bagan Super Giants

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Will Thapa leave Chennaiyin FC this summer ?

Anirudh Thapa is reported to join Mohun Bagan Super Giants and it is going to be one of most expensive transfers in Indian football history, ahead of 2023-24 season. 

According to reports, 25-year-old mountain boy is set to join Bengal Giants for a five-year-deal. MohunBagan is ready to pay Chennai based club a mouthwatering transfer fee of Rs. 3 Crore to sign India's number 7. Furrmore, AIFF Elite Academy graduate would be paid a handsome salary of Rs. 3 crore every year which would make him one of highest paid Indian footballers of all-time.

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Which or Indian Super League club is vying for Thapa's services? 

According to reports, Anirudh Thapa's transfer saga resulted in a bidding war between Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan after midfielder expressed interest in leaving his present club, Chennaiyin FC.

Thapa had previously come close to joining Mohun Bagan Super Giants a year prior, but he ultimately chose to accept a three-year deal with Chennaiyin FC. However, Mohun Bagan's head coach, Juan Fernando, has been successful in acquiring his major goal despite having just one year left on his contract. richest deal in Indian football, however, comes at a high price because Mohun Bagan Super Giants will have to use  ir financial resources to gain services of brilliant midfielder. Anirudh Thapa has been a standout performer for Chennaiyin FC, with 125 appearances, 12 goals, and 17 assists.

It is worth ting that Thapa's recent performances with national team have been particularly impressive, highlighting his potential and caliber as a midfielder. With doubts surrounding Joni Kauko's future at club and reports of Hugo Boumous' potential departure, Ferrando, head coach of Mohun Bagan Super Giants, may opt to utilize Thapa in a central midfield role to provide much-needed creative spark that team has lacked so far in ISL.