Punjab FC has announced the retention of five Indian players ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25). Young midfielders Ashis Pradhan, Ricky Shabong, Manglenthang Kipgen, experienced defender Suresh Meitei and goalkeeper Ravi Kumar have extended their stay at the Club by signing multiple-year contracts.
Ravi and Ashis have extended their stay until May 2026, while Suresh and Ricky have signed a two-year contract until May 2027. The Club has extended Kipgen’s contract until May 2028.
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Ravi made 16 appearances in the last ISL season and made 47 saves keeping three clean sheets. Centre-back Suresh Meitei was instrumental in the team’s defensive performances making 14 appearances and assisting once. Ashis Pradhan, Ricky Shabong and Manglenthang Kipgen made 17, 10 and 4 appearances respectively adding steel and creativity in the middle of the park.
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Speaking about the extensions, Technical Director of Punjab FC, Nikolaos Topoliatis said, “All five players were integral to our plans last season and will again be highly relevant in the upcoming season. They all are young and bring in great energy both on and off the field. I am sure that they will perform to their fullest for us to have a successful campaign in the coming season.”