KOLKATA (India): Kerala Blasters has signed India Arrows defender Hormipam Ruivah on a three-year deal that will keep him at the club till 2024, the club said on Thursday.
The centre-back joins the Yellow Brigade from Punjab FC, where his performance in the I-League was impressive.
‘I am excited to join and continue my football journey with Kerala Blasters FC. I have heard a lot about their fan base and always wanted to be part of the team. I promise to strive harder and want to do the best for the Yellow Army in future. I am eagerly waiting to begin my training with the team,” said Ruivah
The 20-year-old hails from Somdal, Manipur, and has been playing since his early childhood. He was an integral part of the Indian Arrows in the 2019-2020 season.
Initially, the young defender joined the Sports Authority of India (SAI) academy in Imphal in 2017.
Later in 2018, Ruivah was part of U-18 side of Punjab FC which earned him a call-up to the Indian U-18 squad.
He played an integral role with Minerva Punjab, winning their maiden Hero Elite U-18 League in the 2018-2019 season. Ruivah was also part of the Indian team that won the 2019 SAFF U-18 Championship in Nepal.
He spent the 2019-20 season with Indian Arrows on loan from Punjab FC and started 14 matches in defence. The youngster has put in consistent performances this season in his 9 appearances for Punjab FC in the I-League, playing over 600 minutes with six starts to his name.
