Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25), Chennaiyin FC have secured the services of talented young forward Gurkirat Singh Gill.
The 20-year-old from Punjab is known for his ability to operate on the left side of the field and contribute heavily to the attack. He has joined the Marina Machans from Mumbai City FC on a two-year deal that will keep him in the club till 2026.
“We wanted to add power and pace to our forward line and Gurkirat was someone we were keeping an eye on. He was a handful when he played against us in the Super Cup and his goalscoring record for the India U20s speaks for itself,” head coach Coyle said.
“To be honest I love Owen Coyle as a coach. He’s a brilliant coach and I want to play under him,” Gurkirat Singh expressed excitement about joining Chennaiyin.
Gurkirat Singh Gill Career
The forward began his career with Indian Arrows to hone his skills before moving to Mumbai City FC to make a mark in the league with his remarkable performances.
Gurkirat Singh made his Indian Super League (ISL) debut with Mumbai City FC and he was also part of the team that lifted the ISL League Shield and ISL title in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Gurkirat Singh has played a total of 67 matches in his career, scoring three goals and providing one assist.