Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25), Mumbai City FC announced that Indian international Lalengmawia Ralte, popularly known as Apuia, is all set to leave the club after spending three seasons with the Islanders.
It was announced that Mohun Bagan Super Giant decided to trigger the buy-out clause in his contract. It is reported that Apuia’s release clause in the contract with Mumbai City was set at approx. Rs 1.6 crore, inclusive of taxes.
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The 23-year-old dynamic midfielder played a pivotal role in Mumbai City FC’s Cup victory against Mohun Bagan SG in the ISL 2023–24 season and was named the ‘Player of the Match’ in the final for his dominant performance at the heart of the pitch.
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Since joining the Islanders from NorthEast United FC in the 2021–22 season, the central midfielder has played a total of 59 games and notched four goals in the league. Apuia was an integral part of Des Buckingham’s Shield-winning squad in the 2022–23 season, where he formed a worthy partnership with Ahmed Jahouh and Greg Stewart.
Overall, the midfielder featured in 81 matches for the Islanders, scoring six goals and providing two assists.