Kerala Blasters sign Nishu Kumar on four-year deal

ISL franchise Kerala Blasters FC on Wednesday introduced the signing of former Bengaluru FC full-back Nishu Kumar on a profitable four-year deal that makes him one of many highest-paid footballers within the nation.

Soon after the two-time Indian Super League finalists welcomed him, Kumar, one of many standout performers within the final two seasons of ISL, expressed his delight.

“Happy to be a part of the @keralablasters family. I am looking forward to playing in front of the passionate #KBFC fans who have always been loud, proud and the heartbeat of the club in God’s own country,” the participant tweeted.

Kumar’s performances with BFC helped him earn a nationwide staff name up as he made his India debut in a pleasant in opposition to Jordan. “You’ve been waiting, he’s finally here! Welcome to the KBFC family,” the Blasters posted on their twitter deal with.

Kumar was beforehand with Bengaluru FC, the place he revamped 70 appearances and was a part of the ISL title-winning facet within the 2018-19 season. The 22-year previous teen, who hails from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, began his soccer journey with the Chandigarh Football Academy on the age of 11.

In 2011, Kumar was chosen by the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) Elite Academy, the place he educated for 4 years and continued his improvement. He received his huge break when he signed for BFC as an 18-year-old in 2015.

Such has been progress as a participant in recent times that he attracted consideration of Mumbai City FC, Jamshedpur FC and Hyderabad FC. His arrival at Blasters is anticipated to considerably make up for the departure of their talisman Sandesh Jhingan.