ISL 2022–23 Transfer News: Chennaiyin FC Complete Signing of Young Defender Bikash Yumnam
Chennaiyin FC have announced the signing of 19-year-old defender Bikash Yumnam. Yumnam, who is known as one of the most talented youngsters in Indian football, will be a great addition to the Chenaniyin FC squad.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Chennaiyin FC acquired the services of 19-year-old defender Bikash Yumnam, the club announced the signing through their social media handles, on Monday. The 19-year-old football prodigy, who is rated as one of India's most intriguing prospects, will join the Marina Machans for his maiden Indian Super League campaign. Indian Football Schedule in 2023: List of International and Domestic Tournaments, Friendlies and Other Match Fixtures in the New Year.
"I'm really excited to be part of Chennaiyin FC. I am thankful to the management for this opportunity and really looking forward to the season," Yumnam commented.
The Manipur-born central defender was the first Indian to feature in the world's leading newspaper, The Guardian's list of next-generation footballers in 2020, which also had players from prominent clubs like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.
A multi-year contract with the two-time ISL champions will provide a great opportunity for Yumnam to showcase his talent in India's premier football league as he will be playing along with some of the seasoned defenders including Senegalese star Fallou Diagne, Iran's Vafa Hakhamaneshi and India's Narayan Das. ISL 2022–23 Points Table Updated Live: NorthEast United Retain Bottom Spot After Draw With FC Goa.
Yumnam has been a regular in the Indian youth teams, having played for U-16, U-19 and U-20 sides. He was part of the 2022 SAFF U-20 Championship-winning Indian team and also participated in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers 2023 in October last year.
At 16, Yumnam made his professional debut for Indian Arrows in the I-league in 2019 before moving to RoundGlass Punjab FC. The player has spent more than 2000 minutes on the pitch in 29 I-league appearances so far, registering one goal and one assist.
Yumnam will be eligible for the selection when Chennaiyin take on ATK Mohun Bagan in their next Indian Super League 2022-23 match in Chennai on January 21. (ANI)
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