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The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) has clearly stated the letter sent to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) by them to include East Bengal in the Indian Super League was done without their permission. East Bengal is likely to continue playing in the I-League next season.

East Bengal's new coach Francisco Bruto da Costa, who was appointed ahead of the new season, has stated that he is ready to take up a 'great challenge' and has claimed that he loves pressure situations. The Goa-based footballer worked as assistant manager for Northeast United FC back in 2016.

East Bengal’s aspirations of playing in the Indian Super League got a new lifeline with the West Bengal government intervening in the matter and are in talks with an investor for the same. Mamata Banerjee, the Cheif Minister of the state, is in advanced talks with AIFF regarding the matter.

East Bengal is looking into other ventures to make themselves self-sufficient after they parted ways with Quess Corp. Pvt Ltd on May 31, 2020. The club, which is set to celebrate its centenary later this year, is without a sponsor for the time being, with their future hanging in the balance.