Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25), Chennaiyin FC parted ways with four players – Jordan Murray, Cristian Battocchio, Sarthak Golui and Mobashir Rahman.
Chennaiyin FC have mutually parted ways with foreigners – Jordan Murray and Cristian Battocchio.
Murray was the highest goal scorer for the club in the league, with five goals to his name. The Aussie forward played a pivotal role in Chennaiyin FC’s late playoff qualification. Besides scoring goals, he provided assists for two goals, created 13 chances, and won 110 duels in his 21 appearances.
Battocchio’s time with the club also comes to an end after playing a year under Owen Coyle’s tutelage. The 32-year-old featured in 17 games for Chennaiyin FC, clocking 799 minutes in his first ISL season. The Italian midfielder averaged 22 passes per game, created seven chances, won 27 duels, and completed 49 recoveries.
Chennaiyin FC bid farewell to defender Sarthak Golui and midfielder Mobashir Rahman, who were on loan from East Bengal FC until the end of the 2023-24 season. Golui joined Chennaiyin FC during the summer transfer window, while Rahman reunited with his former coach in the winter transfer window.