Bhutia had retired in national jersey after playing an exhibition match against the star-studded Bayern Munich team led by Phillip Lahm but is now expected to sign during the second phase of the I-League and may be play atleast one "last match" for his favourite club.
The Sikkimese Sniper today announced that he would return to his club East Bengal to keep his promise as he will once again put on his boots and will try his best to come in shape and play as many matches possible as a fit player.
"Still I'm not fully fit. I want to train and be fit and play. Even if, I'm playing my last competitive game, I want to play as a fit player," the former India captain, who was recently inducted into AFC's 'Hall of Fame' told reporters today.
The former India captain said he would not like to be a burden on Armando Colaco's team as he would strive to get full fitness to justify his place in the team.
"I'm not saying he (Colaco) has to include me. I should not be playing matches when I'm not fit. That will be unfair. If I'm fit, then you never know.
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