Jeje Lalpekhlua, Danny Fox and Matti Steinmann join SC East Bengal

SC East Bengal have officially anunced signing of Indian international striker Jeje Lalpekhlua for upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 season. Red and Gold have been completing signings as transfer deadline approaches ahead of new ISL season. 

Mizo Sniper was associated with Chennaiyin FC since inception of league in 2014, but after six seasons, club and player decided to part ways and player became a free nt. In six years, Jeje Lalpekhlua has played a total of 69 games where he has scored 23 goals and provided seven assists. He is ISL’s all-time second highest Indian goal scorer and sixth-highest goal scorer overall.

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player was delighted to sign for East Bengal and said,

“Every footballer in India wants to play for SC East Bengal one day. It is such a big institution. I am thrilled to join SC East Bengal in its first year of taking part in ISL. I cant wait to don Red and Golds colour and give my best every time I take field.”

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ISL News: Danny Fox and Matti Steinmann join SC East Bengal 

Red and Gold have already brought in promising foreigners in likes of Scott Neville (on loan from Brisbane Roar), Aaron Amadi-Holloway and Anthony Pilkington. club has w anunced signing of Scottish defender Danny Fox, German midfielder Matti Steinmann.. 

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Danny Fox comes in from Wigan Athletic and has experience playing for Coventry City, Burnley and Southampton. After his signing, he was quoted saying,

“I am thrilled to be part of SC East Bengal, a club rich in history. Having rubbed shoulders with very best in Premier League, I would be in a position to share my experience with squad and challenge of representing best club in India motivates me bounds. For fans out re, we kw your passion towards club and we would go yard to ensure smiles are always intact."

German midfielder Matti Steinmann joins Red and Gold brigade from A-League side after one season with Wellington Phoenix FC. player has experience of playing in  Bundesliga for Hamburger SV. 

SC East Bengal are gearing up for what will be ir first season in Indian Super League. club has roped in Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler as ir head coach. Indian football transfer window closes tomorrow and teams will look to complete deals before deadline.

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Im credits: Jeje Twitter/ Wigan Athletic Instagram