Published 13:27 IST, October 8th 2019
ISL News: Kerala Blasters 2019 transfer round-up, important updates
Kerala Blasters have made some impressive signings ahead of the start of ISL 2019-20. Here is a transfer round-up of the KBFC squad along with ISL news.
- SportFit
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Indian Super League (ISL) team Kerala Blasters FC has undergone some massive changes as far as the management and the squad is concerned. The appointment of Dutch coach Eelco Schattorie has been a positive move by the Kerala Blasters managing committee after he guided NorthEast United FC to their first playoff game in ISL 2018-19. The arrival of Bartholomew Ogbeche from the Northeastern club was also met with great optimism by the Kerala Blasters fan club. Here is a list of the various arrivals and departures within the Kerala dugout.
ISL 2019-20 news: Kerala Blasters undergo major squad overhaul ahead of new season
Kerala Blasters endured an extremely disappointing experience over the course of ISL 2018-19. Under former coach David James, the yellow brigade lost seven of the 18 games they played in the league and drew nine matches, after beating former ISL winners ATK by two goals in the opening fixture last season. The South Indian side have done well to showcase their financial superiority by making some massive moves in the transfer window. Here are their top arrivals and departures ahead of the start of ISL 2019-20.
Kerala Blasters FC: Incoming transfers
Name: Raphael Messi Bouli (27)
Position: Forward
Nationality: Cameroonian
Left: Foolad
Amount: Free Transfer
Name: Gianni Zuiverloon (32)
Position: Defender
Nationality: Netherland
Left: Odisha FC
Amount: Free Transfer
Name: Abneet Bharti (21)
Position: Defender
Nationality: Indian
Left: Sintrense
Amount: 90 thousand €
Name: Lovepreet Singh (20)
Position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Indian
Left: Indian Arrows
Amount: Free Transfer
Name: Bartholomew Ogbeche (32)
Position: Forward
Nationality: Nigeria
Left: NorthEast United FC
Amount: Free Transfer
Name: Mohammed Rai (37)
Position: Forward
Nationality: Indian
Left: Chennaiyin FC
Amount: Free Transfer
Name: Holicharan Narzary
Position: Forward
Nationality: Indian
Left: Chennaiyin FC
Amount: 125 thousand €
Name: TP Rehenesh (26)
Position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Indian
Left: NorthEast United FC
Amount: Free Transfer
Kerala Blasters FC: Outgoing transfers
Name: Deependra Singh Negi (20)
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Indian
Joined: Hyderabad FC
Name: Seiminlen Dougel (25)
Position: Forward
Nationality: India
Joined: FC Goa
Name: CK Vineeth (31)
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Indian
Joined: Jamshedpur FC
Name: Matej Poplatnik (27)
Position: Forward
Nationality: Slovenian
Joined: Kaposvar (Loan)
Name: Cyril Kali (35)
Position: Defender
Nationality: French
Joined: Panserraikos
Name: Anas Edathodika (32)
Position: Defender
Nationality: Indian
Joined: ATK
Name: CK Vineeth (31)
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Indian
Joined: Jamshedpur FC
Hero Indian Super League (ISL) kicks off on October 20, 2019, with Kerala Blasters facing ATK.
Updated 16:03 IST, October 8th 2019