Mumbai City FC completed their last international signing for the upcoming Hero Indian Super League season by inducting 26-year-old Arnold Nkufo Issoko from Congo into their squad. The club made the announcement on Tuesday and expressed confidence of a good showing after assembling a well-rounded side.
Arnold caught the eye of head coach Jorge Costa when he made his senior debut for Rebordosa AC in Portugal. The midfielder sharpened his skills in various lower divisions in the same country before graduating to the Primeira Liga with GD Chaves. He eventually made 65 appearances for the side and scored eight goals.
I have seen Arnold and like his commitment and spirit. He will be perfect for us," Head Coach Jorge Costa on the new signing.
His exploits at Chaves led him to another top-tier team, Vitoria de Setubal, where he made 36 appearances and scored a total of five goals.
Recently, the Islanders played a friendly match against Chiangmai FC (CMFC) as a part of their pre-season football training camp in Thailand. The game ended in a 2-2 draw as the Lanna Tigers scored a 90th-minute equaliser.
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