Bhubaneswar: Indian Super League side Odisha FC have signed Sahil Panwar and Sebastian Thangmuansang ahead of the upcoming season, the club announced on Friday (May 14). While Sahil is coming from Hyderabad FC, Sebastian joins after having a triumphant I-League campaign with Gokulam Kerala.
#OdishaFC is delighted to announce that it has reached an agreement with @HydFCOfficial for the transfer of @Sahilpanwar36 for an undisclosed fee.
The promising defender joins us on a 2-year deal with an option to extend for a further year.
#WelcomeSahil pic.twitter.com/2FhZoTTddL
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) May 14, 2021
“We are delighted Sahil and Sebastian have agreed to join Odisha FC. They are two of the most promising defenders in the country and add further depth and quality to the team,” club president Raj Athwal added on the new signings. However, their moves will actually officially be completed when the Indian transfer window opens in the summer.
A left-back by trait, Sahil joined the club from Hyderabad FC for an undisclosed transfer fee, having penned a two-year deal with an option for a third.
“Odisha FC is a club which always promotes young footballers. I am extremely delighted to sign here and looking forward to playing for the club. I wish to play for India and hope the club provides me an opportunity to show my potential in the upcoming season of the ISL,”
the 21-year-old added.
Hailing from Dehradun, the youngster played for FC Pune City and Hyderabad FC in the ISL while also representing India in the 2017 SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) U-18 Championship captaining the side.
.@ILeagueOfficial winning fullback, Sebastian Thangmuansang is in the house!
#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #WelcomeSebastian pic.twitter.com/PZWo0kBtyc
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) May 14, 2021
Sebastian on the other hand is a 22-year-old right-back from Manipur. “I am really excited to be a part of Odisha FC and continue my football journey with them. I hope to repay the trust shown on me by the management, give my best for the team and make the fans happy. Can’t wait to meet my new teammates and start training with them,” the youngster added after signing a two-year contract.
