Kerala Blasters FC assistant coach Ishfaq Ahmed believes that a win in the opening game of the ISL can set the tone for the season. The Tuskers will be up against the runners-up from last season – ATK-Mohun Bagan in the curtain-raiser of the new season on November 19, at the Fatoda Stadium, in Goa.

Mumbai City FC have roped in Indian side-back Gurkirat Singh on a three-year deal ahead of the new Indian Super League season. A product of the AIFF Elite Academy, Gurkirat made his senior career debut for developmental side Indian Arrows in 2018, having played three I-League seasons with the side.

SC East Bengal have secured the services of Australian defender Tomislav Mrcela ahead of the new season of the Indian Super League. The stopper represented A-League side Perth Glory in the past three seasons, having also been a part of the team that claimed the top-spot in 2018-19.

ISL side Bengaluru FC have signed Iranian midfielder Iman Basafa ahead of the new season. The playmaker has played his entire club career in Iran so far, including stints with top-tier sides like Esteghlal, Pars Jonoubi, and Machine Sazi, and also represented Iran U17, U20, and U23 national teams.