Mohun Bagan's new signing Bimal Gharti Magar, who replaced their ace forward Sony Norde, will join the squad tomorrow ahead of their I-League fixture at Shillong Lajong on February 3.
Youngest player to represent Nepal senior team when he made his debut at the age of 14 against Bangladesh, Magar underwent trials at some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
He was invited by Dutch side FC Twente for a two-week trial, where he impressed with his skills.
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His major stint came in March 2014 when he was given a Belgian visa to try his luck with Anderlecht FC, one of the biggest clubs of Belgium. On trial, Bimal represented Anderlecht U-16 side in three tournaments -- AEGON Future Cup, Ten Brinke Bouw Tournament, and the Nuenen tournament.
In June 2014, Magar penned a one-year deal to join Anderlecht U-19.
Bimal's first tournament with Anderlecht was the Copa del Agatha in St Agatha, North Brabant, Netherlands.
After scoring two goals, Bimal finished the tournament as a runner-up for RSC Anderlecht, losing 03 to Atletico Parananse in the final.
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