KOLKATA (India): Jamshedpur FC signed forward William Lalnunfela and winger Bhupender Singh for Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 season, the club said on Sunday.
Both players have been signed on a three-year contract, which will see them wearing the club colours till 2023.
William comes with an impressive CV having won the I-League in 2016-17 and with an impressive Federation Cup campaign in 2016 where he became runners-up, both with Aizawl.
On completing his move, the 25-year-old Mizo forward said, “I am delighted to be part of a club of Jamshedpur FC’s stature. Since I began my professional career, I dreamed of playing in the ISL and the club has provided me with a chance to prove myself at the highest level in India.”
William made his debut with Aizawl in the I-League in 2015 and also played for Mohun Bagan.
The forward has also appeared for Aizawl in the AFC Cup and the AFC Champions League qualifiers.
Young winger Bhupender Singh joins the club after a two-year stint with Spain’s Tercera Division Club’s U19 team, Olímpic Xàtiva.
Bhupi, as he is fondly known, joined the Spanish side after a successful time with Sudeva FC’s youth sides where he impressed with his performances in the Youth I-Leagues.
“It’s a great feeling to join such a great club with an amazing fanbase. I aim to stay focused and help the team in every possible way. I want to improve in every training session and learn from the senior players at the club,” said the 19-year-old.
