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New NorthEast United FC coach Robert Jarni has revealed that it was Indian football team national coach and old friend, Igor Stimac who had convinced him to take up the managerial role. Jarni further stated that Stimac has been a good coach and India would be doing well under his tutelage.

NorthEast United FC have kept adding to their recently depleted squad in small proportions with their latest acquisition being that of Colombian midfielder Jose Leudo for yet another season. Playing in the central midfield, the defensive midfielder was an integral part of NEUFC’s brilliant campaign.

Mumbai City FC have bolstered their squad for the coming season of the Indian Super League with the acquisition of former Northeast United FC center-back Mato Grgic. The Croatian was instrumental in the team from Eastern India making it into the top four for the first time in their history.

Retired Indian footballer Khalid Jamil has emerged as a top candidate for the position of assistant coach for ISL outfit NorthEast United FC as a replacement for Australian Shaun Ontong. Jamil has previously won the I-League in a historic season with another north-eastern side, Aizawl FC.