FC Goa has confirmed the signings of Romeo Fernandes, Mandar Rao Dessai and Laxmikanth Kattimani for third season of the Indian Super League football tournament.
Dessai was a key figure with the club and chipped in with two assists to go along with his three goals and made 14 appearances in a campaign that nearly culminated in the club winning the title. He has since gone on to start in Dempo's successful push to return to the 1st Division of the I-League and has recently returned from a trip to Spain where he worked with Spanish La Liga side, Villareal.
Speaking of his re-signing, Mandar said, "I'm delighted to re-sign with the club. Being a Goan and to be able to play in front of my home crowd is a thrill that I can't easily explain. I feel like I've been improving my skills with each passing game and can't wait to get into the season.
"The training camp in Spain with Villarreal was a huge boost for me and certainly learnt a lot there under Carlos Perez, who coached me there. I believe, with Zico back and with a good pre-season ahead of us, the team will look to go all the way this time."
Fernandes, who shot to fame in the first season of the ISL was also a constant menace on the right wing throughout the season. His ability to accelerate was particularly felt by Delhi Dynamos, against whom he scored two goals in the matter of minutes having just come on in the final match of the group stages. He was also responsible for laying on the assist that got FC Goa on level terms in the final at Fatorda.
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