MUMBAI, May 31: Reigning ISL champions Mumbai City FC have confirmed that goalkeeper Amrinder Singh will leave the club after his contract ends on Monday.
The 27-year old goalkeeper bids farewell to the Islanders after spending five seasons with the defending ISL Champions and League Winners.
Mumbai City FC took to social media to post a short video showing different postures of Amrinder Singh in different MCFC jerseys over the years. At the end of the video, there is a photo of Amrinder with the Indian Super League trophy and a thank you note.
”Five incredible seasons of guarding the City, five unforgettable years of Paaji. Dhanyavad. Shukriya. Aabhaar. For everything. #ThankYouAmrinder #AamchiCity,” MCFC wrote with their video.
Amrinder, who joined the club on September 7, 2016 initially on loan from Bengaluru FC, made his debut against FC Goa later in the year in November.
The Mahilpur-born Amrinder, who has also captained the franchise, had penned a three-year extension with the club in March 2018.
On January 4, 2020, Amrinder created history by becoming the highest capped player in the history of Mumbai City when he led the Islanders out against ATK at the Mumbai Football Arena, passing the record set earlier by Lucian Goian.
Amrinder made 84 appearances for Mumbai City FC and the last one was the 2020-21 ISL final against ATK Mohun Bagan.
According to Amrinder, he came to the club as a boy and now leaves as a man.
“I have learnt so much about football and about life in my time at Mumbai City. I have had the privilege of working with some of the best players, the best coaches, and staff here,” Amrinder said.
“This club is my family and it’s always tough to say goodbye to family. But I am proud that I can leave this family as a champion, winning our first ever trophies, and I will always hold Mumbai City close to my heart,” he added.
Head coach Sergio Lobera gave best wishes to Amrinder for his future.
?It’s no secret that Amrinder has been an important part of Mumbai City’s history. Amrinder’s influence both on and off the pitch was immense and his role in our incredibly successful last season cannot be understated,” said Lobera.
”He helped his teammates improve and he helped me learn many things as a coach too. I wish him good luck and good health in his future,” he added. (UNI)
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