Mumbai City FC sign young forward Farukh Choudhary, fans excited about rebuild

Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC have anunced signing Indian international Farukh Choudhary on a three-year contract ahead of 2020-21 Indian football season.  23-year-old brings with him considerable experience of playing in ISL, having made 44 appearances for Jamshedpur FC. 

Head coach Sergio Lobera believes forward, who can also play on wing, will add a new dimension to Mumbai City FC's attack. "With his dynamism and versatility, Farukh adds a new dimension to our attack and we were keen on bringing him to club. He’s young, he’s hungry and has ability to influence game on his own. All of us at Mumbai City are confident that Farukh has a big future ahead of him and we hope he can help us as much as we want to help him grow.” 

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Choudhary too was delighted on what he called a homecoming. Choudhary expressed his happiness and said at his unveiling: " feeling of representing your own hometown is unmatched, and I want to thank Mumbai City for giving me opportunity to do same at highest level of football in country. vision in place at Mumbai City was a key factor and I am confident this is right step for me and my development at this st of my career." He continued by stating that he's excited to start this new chapter but he will miss playing in front of fans this season.

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Mumbai City project rebuild: Fans delighted with signing 

Mumbai City FC fans are confident that Farukh Choudhary has a big future ahead of him. player is latest signing under new manr Sergio Lobera and part of a new project at Mumbai City FC, this after City Football group acquired a 65% stake in club.  

player is already a fan favourite even before donning Mumbai City FC jersey and huge hopes are being pinned on player. Choudhary will be looking to repay faith of his supporters when Indian football season begins next month. ISL is soon expected to release schedule and tournament will be first major sporting tournament in country since COVID-19 lockdown. 

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