Chennaiyin FC retain Jeje and Karanjit Singh
Chennaiyin FC is
delighted to announce that they have retained forward Jeje Lalpekhlua and
goalkeeper Karanjit Singh after successfully securing new deals with the duo.
Jeje has signed a new three-year deal while Karanjit has penned a two-year extension.
“We are very happy to
have retained Jeje and Karanjit. Jeje has been with the club since its
inception and has grown into a leader and of course become one of the finest
players of the country. Ever since we have picked Karanjit in the 2015 ISL auction
he has shown grown great commitment and consistency. The great thing is both
are yet to reach their peak so we look forward to many more great seasons from
the two,” said Chennaiyin FC co-owner Mrs Vita Dani.
Chennaiyin FC head coach
John Gregory added,“I have received great feedback on both Jeje and Karanjit
from our assistant coach Sabir (Pasha), owners and rest of the Indian staff.
They are clearly two of the best players in their respective positions in India
and securing them for the long term was a key aspect of our team building.”
“Chennaiyin FC has been
my home for three years now so I am delighted to extend my stay till 2020.
Everybody at the club starting from owners, staff, and teammates and of course
the fans have been very supportive. The club has a real family atmosphere and
that has helped to get the best out of me and I know I can do even better. I am
excited about the future and determined to win back the ISL trophy for
Chennaiyin in the coming season,” Jeje commented.
Karanjit stated, “I am
grateful to Chennaiyin FC for believing in me again. I have spent two seasons
with CFC so far, each one different in terms of results, but both equally
memorable. So I didn't have to think twice about renewing and now look forward
to two more successful seasons.”
Jeje, who won the ISL
Emerging Player Award in 2015, is Chennaiyin’s all-time second highest scorer
and ISL’s all-time highest Indian scorer with 13 goals in 27 starts. Karanjit
has made 13 appearances for Chennaiyin so far with four clean sheets.
India moved to 96 in Latest FIFA rankings
India moved to 96 in Latest FIFA rankings