Midfielder Germanpreet Singh extends stay at Chennaiyin FC

Two-time ISL champion Chennaiyin FC on Sunday anunced that Indian midfielder Germanpreet Singh had extended his stay at club by signing a new multi-year contract.

24-year old player from Punjab will be featuring for club for a fourth straight season. Having made 36 appearances in all competitions for Chennaiyin FC since joining team for 2017-18 ISL season, he has played a crucial role in midfield in ir title-winning run.

"I am incredibly proud to continue playing for Chennaiyin FC. I have witnessed three great years here already, and journey so far has been amazing with lots of learning and development," Germanpreet was quoted as saying in a press release.

"But I believe best is ahead of me. And Chennai is my adopted home with CFC and our passionate fans are my family. I view this as a fresh start of an exciting journey, and I promise to give my 200 per cent on pitch and help bring more success to club," he added.

CFC co-owner Vita Dani praised Germanpreet.

"He is ar fantastic Indian talent who has made huge leaps during his time with us. We are delighted to have groomed and nurtured domestic players like him who showcase great potential and are unfazed on big st that is ISL.".

A product of AIFF Elite Academy, Germanpreet made his professional debut in January 2015 for Goan side Dempo SC in I-League, followed by a stint at Minerva Punjab FC in same competition. 

He was n picked up by Chennaiyin FC in draft leading up to 2017-18 campaign, which culminated in a second ISL title for team.

In 2019-20 campaign, Germanpreet forged a strong partnership with Anirudh Thapa to form one of few all-Indian central midfield partnerships in ISL as CFC went all way to final.

He made his senior India debut in August 2016 against Bhutan in a friendly and has so far made nine appearances.

Chennaiyin FC had recently anunced that nine Indian players including Anirudh Thapa, Thoi Singh, Dhanpal Ganesh, Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Vishal Kaith and Lallianzuala Chhangte among ors had extended ir stay at club.

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