Odisha FC secure the services of Kamalpreet Singh ahead of 2019-20 ISL

Odisha FC secure the services of Kamalpreet Singh ahead of 2019-20 ISL

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Kamalpreet Singh was part of Punjab FC's 2017-18 I-League winning side

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Odisha FC has roped in Kamalpreet Singh from East Bengal for a two-year contract as per the latest reports. The side-back will be making his debut in the Indian Super League season, having played for I-League clubs like Punjab FC and East Bengal previously, having led the former to a league title.

Odisha FC has reached an agreement with Indian defender Kamalpreet Singh for a period of two years, ahead of the seventh edition of the Hero Indian Super LeagueAfter playing a crucial role in Minerva Punjab's first-ever I-League title win in 2017-18 season, the 22-year-old fullback represented Kolkata's East Bengal for two seasons. The Punjab-born defender has also played for India in the age-group competitions.

Welcoming Kamalpreet to the club, OFC President Mr. Rohan Sharma said, "Kamalpreet will be a solid addition to the team. After last season, it was clear that we needed depth in the defense. Kamalpreet is a player who we see to be a no-nonsense defensive right back. He will compete with Shubham for the right-back spot which is good for the club."

Kamalpreet expressed, "Really excited to be part of the project at Odisha FC and hopefully will win some silverware with them too. I have seen and heard that the club gives a lot of chances to the youngsters, and I am ready to fight for my place in the starting line-up for every game."

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