East Bengal FC Transfer Updates: 15th June 2019

East Bengal FC have been on overdrive in the transfer market and have made a flurry of signings over the last month and a half.

Here’s a brief look at each of the newcomers ahead of the upcoming I-League season.

Lalthuammawia Ralte (Goalkeeper, 26)

FC Goa goalkeeper signs a one year loan deal with the Red & Gold Brigade.
Won the I-League and played in the AFC Champions League, AFC Cup with Bengaluru FC.
Has tons of experience in the I-League – with Shillong Lajong and Bengaluru FC.
From Champhai, Mizoram

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Born in Manipur, Mahesh Singh’s formative years were spent at the Birchandra Memorial Sporting Club.
Represented Shillong Lajong’s youth team in the Shillong Premier League.
Four goals from 20 appearances in the 2018-19 I-League season for Shillong Lajong.

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From Kangpokpi, Manipur, Haokip joins East Bengal FC on a three-year deal from Bengaluru FC.
A Shillong Lajong youth product, Haokip played for the senior team at Shillong for a number of years.
The versatile midfielder can also play as central midfielder or as a fullback.

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Defensive midfielder from Tentha, Manipur, signed a four year deal with East Bengal FC.
Played for Shillong Lajong, NEROCA FC and Klasa FC youth teams.
13 appearances in the recently concluded I-League 2018-19 season with NEROCA FC.

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The left winger has signed a three year deal with East Bengal FC.
A product of the Mohun Bagan youth academy, Pintu has trained under former Indian international Jo Paul Ancheri.
Helped Mohun Bagan win the Calcutta Football League last season and also played in the 2018-19 I-League.

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The Mohun Bagan left back has signed a two year deal with the Red & Gold Brigade.
From Santacruz, Mumbai, the defender has also turned up for Mumbai FC and Minerva Punjab.
Won I-League 2017-18 with Minerva Punjab and the Calcutta Football League with Mohun Bagan.

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“Coco” joins as assistant to Head Coach Alejandro Menéndez.
UEFA ‘A’ license holder, degree in sports science.
Was managing Bayamón FC in Puerto Rico before making the move to East Bengal FC.
Formerly assistant manager at Thai clubs Buriram United and Bangkok Glass.