Indian Super League (ISL) team Mumbai City FC on Saturday announced the signings of two talented footballers, Nathan Rodrigues and Franklin Nazareth, from the Reliance Foundation Young Champs.
Rodrigues and Nazareth, both 19, have earned a four-year contract to play for the Islanders till May 2027.
Rodrigues, who is from Goa, was a part of Churchill Brothers' youth system before being scouted by RFYC in 2019. While he started as a midfielder for Churchill, he transitioned into playing defence with the support of his coaches.
Nazareth, on the other hand, climbed through the ranks of FC Pune City before being scouted by RFYC in 2019. He plays as a defensive midfielder with a good passing range and positioning.
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Both players were the key to RFYC, contributing towards Young Champs' fourth-place finish in the 2023 edition of the Reliance Foundation Development League.
Head coach of MCFC, Des Buckingham, said, "Nathan and Franklin are two exceptional talents. We are glad we were able to secure their signature ahead of the new season, which will allow us to help them make the transition to senior football.
"I am sure both Nathan and Franklin will be able to adapt to our group and our culture with ease. Their signing also reaffirms our commitment to working and developing with the best young talents in the country."
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(With inputs from PTI)
