Odisha FC sign former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor ahead of ISL 2020

Indian Super League club Odisha FC have completed a coup when it comes to ISL transfers, as y anunced a deal which will see English professional footballer Steven Taylor join club. 34-year-old is best kwn for his time with Newcastle United in Premier League. Steven Taylor’s move to Odisha FC will be a major boost for ISL side, with team getting a timely defensive reinforcement ahead of ISL season.

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Steven Taylor signs for Odisha FC

Steven Taylor to Odisha FC deal was confirmed by team’s social media accounts on September 16. Odisha FC shared an impressive video as y anunced exciting piece of ISL news. In video, Odisha FC’s Head of Football Operations Abhik Chatterjee is seen conversing with Steven Taylor as he asks what defender can bring to table. Steven Taylor hilariously suggests that since he won't be allowed to jet ski in India due to coronavirus restrictions, he would take to kayaking instead. While anuncing Steven Taylor to Odisha FC deal, ISL team called defender ir new ‘Minister of Defence’. 

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ISL transfers: Steven Taylor's graph

34-year-old primarily plays as a central defender, while he also is capable of playing at right-back for his side. Before signing with Odisha FC, Steven Taylor was playing with Wellington Phoenix in A-League where he also made league’s team of year in 2019-20. defender is best kwn for his time at Newcastle United where he made 268 appearances for club. Steven Taylor is also second-youngest player to make a European appearance for Newcastle United and is kwn for his astute defending skills.

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Fans react to Steven Taylor to Odisha FC transfer

After Steven Taylor’s move to Odisha FC was confirmed, fans took to Twitter to praise club on move. Several fans labelled Steven Taylor’s arrival in ISL as signing of season. Many fans also claimed that former Premier League defender’s move to Odisha FC will bolster side’s backline, with some suggesting defender should be made captain of side. 

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upcoming edition of ISL will be held behind closed doors due to coronavirus pandemic, with new season set to begin from vember. seventh edition of ISL will be played in Goa across three venues. After finishing sixth last time out, Odisha FC will be hoping that Steven Taylor’s arrival will help m improve on ir performances this season.

Im Credits: Odisha FC Instagram