As per sources, Indian defender Anwar Ali who was a part of Mohun Bagan Super Giants on 1 year loan has joined their rival club East Bengal on permanent transfer. However, official statements from both the clubs await.
Anwar joined the Red and Yellow brigade on a 5 year deal after completing the 1 year loan deal with Mariners.
According to new regulatory framework set by FIFA, a player cannot be loaned for more than a year, as a result of which, he was mandated to finish his loan spell by the end of next season.
In Anwar’s context, that window would have finished next year. The player thus wrote to the club terminating the loan early and sought a permanent move.
East Bengal already signed Dimitrios Diamantakos (Golden Boot winner in the Indian Super League last season), David Lalhansanga (Durand Cup 2023’s highest goal scorer), Madih Talal and Debjit Majumder & now signed their 8th player, Anwar Ali.
Anwar Ali, the center back has won SAFF, Tri-Nations Tournament & Intercontinental Cup with India.
For Mohun Bagan, he has been a part of Durand Cup and ISL League Shield wins.
He will look to contribute his best for his former team’s arch rivals for next 5 years.
