ATK-Mohun Bagan rope in Liston Colaco for record transfer fee

Liston Colaco was one of the emerging players of the 2020-21 Indian Super League season, having stormed into the limelight with his speedy wing-play for Hyderabad FC. Even though his heroics could not inspire the team to a top-four finish, his sensational display was enough to earn him a national call-up ahead of India’s International friendlies in Dubai, last month.

Colaco made his International debut for the Blue Tigers against UAE on March 29, a game where India was humbled 0-6 by the Gulf Nation. However, that has changed nothing for the winger as he was roped in by ATK-Mohun Bagan for a record transfer fee for an Indian player but the amount of the deal has not been disclosed.

The 22-year old is set to join the Mariners’ camp on June 1, while Hyderabad FC have already furthered talks with Jamshedpur FC’s Aniket Jadhav as a replacement. The Monolo Marquez-coached side seems to have gained from the deal, with long-term sustainability being their primary aim.

“With a focus on long-term sustainability, Hyderabad FC agreed for Liston’s move in a deal that fetches the highest-ever transfer fee received for an Indian player,” read a statement from Hyderabad FC.