ISL news: Mumbai City FC rope in Hugo Boumous while BFC part ways with Raphael Augusto

Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC have anunced that y have completed signing of Hugo Boumous from FC Goa on a two-year deal. Boumous joins Islanders after a productive season with Gaurs which saw him win Golden Ball with 10 goals and 11 assists in 15 appearances. 

Hugo Boumous first played under Sergio Lobera at Moroccan club Moghreb Tétouan. He n followed Lobera to FC Goa and w follows Spaniard to Mumbai City FC. Commenting on his move, Hugo Boumous said: "It is a huge hour for me to be joining a club like Mumbai City. It is secret that I have had a very successful working relationship with coach Sergio Lobera. He kws how to bring out best in me and I am delighted to be joining him and my new teammates at this ambitious club. I had a great last season but I want to get better and I want to win trophies."

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Boummous continued by saying that he has followed Mumbai City during his time in India. He went on to claim that re were options for him to go to some or places both, in India and abroad. Boumous confirmed that City Football Group’s involvement played a part in his move to Islanders. "I have big ambitions for myself, and re is better place to achieve those than Mumbai City. I am really looking forward to contributing to team’s success in coming years,” he added.

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Bengaluru FC and Raphael Augusto part ways under mutual understanding 

Bengaluru FC have parted ways with midfielder Raphael Augusto as player opted out of season for personal reasons. Brazilian had joined Bengaluru FC in 2019 from Chennaiyin FC on a two-year deal and made only nine appearances in Indian Super League in 2019-20 owing to injuries. 

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Three young prospects from Indian Arrows join Hyderabad FC 

Hyderabad FC have completed signing of promising young talents Akash Mishra, Rohit Danu and Lalbiakhlua Jongte on long-term deals ahead of new ISL season. Speaking about development Hyderabad FC co-owner Varun Tripuraneni said: “Our philosophy at Hyderabad FC is to have a right mix of young and experienced players. We see youngsters as a crucial part of t just our squad, but our overall project and we’re very happy to have signed Biaka, Akash and Rohit. All three of m have been training with team in Goa and we believe y will become important players for our club in future.”

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