ISL news: Latest updates from Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC ahead of new season

Indian Super League clubs have been more than active as y prepare to rebuild, chop and change ir squads in time for new ISL season. offseason has seen a number of moves in transfer market, with clubs also opting to bring in experienced names from overseas. Chennaiyin FC, Hyderabad FC and Jamshedpur FC have been among most active clubs this week as y look to fashion a squad to challenge for title in 2020. 

ISL transfer news: Latest updates from Chennaiyin FC, Hyderabad ahead of a new season

Two-time ISL champions Chennaiyin FC handed fans a piece of great news when y confirmed participation of star midfielder Anirudh Thapa and or Indian players Thoi Singh, Dhanpal Ganesh, Sinivasan Pandiyan, Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Vishal Kaith, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Deepak Tangri and Rahim Ali in new season. club n extended contracts of key players such as Eli Sabia, Rafael Crivellaro and Germanpreet Singh. However, Chennaiyin FC could t hold onto Golden Boot winner Nerijus Valskis, losing him to Jamshedpur FC, where he joins former manr Owen Coyle. 

This week saw a lot of updates for club, most of which were tough goodbyes. Indian international striker Jeje Lalpekhlua, clubs highest goalscorer parted ways with club after six years. 'Mizo Sniper' was instrumental in club's Indian Super League title triumphs in seasons two and four. 

club also parted ways with captain Lucian Goian. centre-back was instrumental in leading club to a great comeback season. Goian took to Instagram to inform fans on this development, writing: “Thank you, Chennaiyin FC! It was an hour to be your captain! Big ‘Thank You!’ to amazing fans of CFC, to great players and also to coaching staff. All very best for future.”

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Chennaiyin FC also parted ways with left-back Tondonba Singh, Afghan midfielder Masih Saighani, Zohmingliana Ralte and goalkeeper Sanjiban Ghosh as y look to rebuild team. y have, however, mand to keep core team intact. news of club retaining services of player-cum goalkeeping coach Karanjit Singh will come as a boost as Singh was courting considerable interest from or clubs. 

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On or hand, Hyderabad FC are looking to bounce back from a disappointing first season. club had to sign a new manr after Albert Roca left to join Barcelona first-team staff. Hyderabad FC have appointed highly-experienced coach Manuel Marquez as Roca's replacement. Hyderabad FC have also completed signings of Australian forward Joel Chianese and Manipuri defender Chinglensana Singh. club later confirmed signing of Spanish midfielder Lluis Sastre

Indian Football: ISL transfer news rumbles on with clubs active in transfer market 

In or ISL transfer news, David Williams has penned a contract extension at ATK Mohun Bagan, while FC Goa anunced signing of central midfielder Alberto guera. rast United completed a domestic signing in right-back Ashutosh Mehta while Facundo Pereyra has joined Kerala Blasters. Jamshedpur FC have been most active team, signing Peter Hartley, Laldinliana Renthlei, Alex Monteiro de Lima, Bhupender Singh and TP Rehenesh while Odisha FC anunced signing of striker Diego Mauricio and much sought after striker, Marcelinho. Elsewhere, Sandesh Jhingan is still a free nt with Mumbai City FC hopeful of ir chances of singing Indian centre-back.

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Im credits: ISL, Chennaiyin FC Twitter