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Indian Super League newcomers Jamshedpur FC today announce the signing of Cameroonian international footballer Andre Bikey for the ISL – Season 4. Bikey becomes the fifth foreign signing for Jamshedpur FC after Moura, Tiri, Doutie and Belfort.
Andre Bikey was buzzing with excitement and said, “I am happy to have signed for Jamshedpur FC. It’s an incredible emotion to be part of the sports legacy of Jamshedpur and its rich football traditions. I am looking forward to work with Steve Coppell again. Steve has been a great influence on me over the years. I am excited about how the team is shaping up and I am hungry to fight for the championship.”
Jamshedpur FC head coach Steve Coppell was elated at the announcement and said, “Andre has proven his quality and will be an asset to the team. His versatility is of high utility and I am look forward to work with him once again come October.”
Primarily a strong defender, Bikey can also play in the midfield and exhibits great athleticism as well as sound technical ability. Having started his youth career at the age of fifteen with Espanyol Barcelona, Bikey found first team football in Portugal with Marco in the 2002–03 season.
He joined the Premier League side FC Reading on a season-long loan in August 2006, before joining the club permanently for a £1 million fee in April 2007 under our gaffer Steve Coppell. He then went on to play for FC Burnley, FC Middlesbrough, and Charlton Athletic. He also has experience of playing in the ISL with NorthEast United FC in 2015 and with FC Pune City in 2016.
