Chennaiyin FC announced that the club has agreed terms with Serbian defender Lazar Cirkovic as their fifth foreigner ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24), subject to ITC approval.
“We’re delighted to bring Laz out to the club. We’ve chased him. For a whole he’s had a lot of interest from clubs because he plays at such a high level with great pedigree. And he’s a tremendous addition. He’s played at the highest level and he’ll able to impart that knowledge and that quality. A terrific signing for the club” head coach Owen Coyle told the club’s media team.
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“I’m very excited for the Indian challenge. I can’t wait to get onto the pitch and fight for my new colours, teammates and fans. See you soon, Chennai,” Cirkovic told the club.
Cirkovic last turned out for Hungarian club Budapest Honved FC where he made 17 appearances in the Hungarian First Division in the 2022-23 season. He has played most of his senior football in the Serbian First Division, making 146 appearances for FK Rad, FK Partizan Belgrade and Kisvarda FC.
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He has also played for the Swiss side, FC Luzern and the Israeli side, Maccabi Netanya.
The 31-year-old has won the Serbian First Division and Serbian Cup twice with FK Partizan Belgrade from 2014-2017, which included a double in the 2016-17 season.
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Lazar also has made eight appearances in the UEFA Europa League against popular European sides such as Tottenham Hotspur. He has also made six appearances in the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers.
Cirkovic has represented the Serbian National Football Team at the U-21, U-19 and U-18 levels.
