Anirudh Thapa, who is currently on national duty at the ongoing SAFF Championship 2023 in Bengaluru, bids adieu to Chennaiyin FC as the club’s captain after spending seven seasons at the club. The football grew through the ranks of Chennaiyin FC after making a debut in 2016 and making his space in the Indian football team.
The 25-year-old central midfielder also tasted ISL success in 2018 and reached the Super Cup final in 2019. He was a crucial member of the squad while playing 125 matches over the last seven years.
“I am really happy to get the chance to play for the former ISL champions Mohun Bagan. The legacy of the Kolkata giant is unmatchable. It gives me shivers to think that now I’ll be playing for the same club. I hope to give my best in order make the Mohun Bagan fans happy,” Thapa was quoted by Khel Now.
As he joins the Indian football giants, Anirudh Thapa will have the opportunity to feature in the Kolkata Derby and the midfielder said he is eagerly waiting for the match as it has been a childhood dream to feature in one of the oldest derby matches in the history of global football.
“Kolkata is the Mecca of Indian football. Finally my dream to play there will be realised. From the day I started playing football, I heard many things about the Kolkata derby. When I was there with the Pailan Arrows or with the Junior India side training in Kalyani Academy, I always used to go to the stadium to watch the Kolkata derby.
“I used to witness the love of the fans from the stands. Everyone used to tell me that you have to be a star to feature in a derby. I really can’t believe that now I’ll be playing in front of those thousands of Mohun Bagan loyals,” said Thapa.
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