CHENNAI (India): Chennaiyin FC signed defenders Lalchhuanmawia Fanai and Reagan Singh for the 2020-21 season, the club said on Sunday.
31-year-old Fanai is from Mizoram along with Reagan from Manipur join the two-time Indian Super League champions on free transfers.
“Chhuantea (Fanai) and Reagan (Singh) are important additions to our squad in the key full-back positions. They bring valuable experience of playing in the ISL and will have a vital role to play in our efforts to push for success in the upcoming season. I welcome both of them to the Chennaiyin family, and look forward to working with them,” said coach Csaba László.
Towering left-back Chhuantea made his professional debut for Punjab side JCT in the I-League before playing for Shillong Lajong.
“I am delighted to join CFC and am really excited about working with the new coach (Csaba László) and achieving his vision for the club. This will be a unique ISL season and I can’t wait to meet the boys in Goa and get the ball rolling,” said Chhuantea, who earlier had stints at Bengaluru FC, winning 2014-15 Federation Cup and 2015-16 I-League.
Reagan began his professional career at Royal Wahingdoh in the I-League in 2012. After spending three years at the Shillong-based club, Reagan signed for NorthEast United FC in the ISL, where he made 69 appearances over the last five seasons.
“I am very happy to join one of the most successful clubs in the ISL. CFC are a unique team with a great fanbase, and I promise to contribute to the best of my ability in our efforts to bring a third ISL title to Chennai,” said Reagan.
