Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC have today announced that head coach Jorge Costa will be leaving the Club. Jorge’s contract expires shortly and has not been renewed. The Islanders finished the 2019/20 ISL campaign in fifth spot, just missing out on the final playoff spot.
Mumbai City FC CEO Indranil Das Blah said, “We’d like to thank Jorge sincerely for his immense contribution to the Club during his two seasons with us, including a memorable run to the play-offs in his first season. Everyone at the Club wishes Jorge well for the future.”
Jorge Costa’s assistant coaches Marco Leite and Pedro Miguel Correia will also be leaving the Club.
The Islanders will now begin the search for Jorge’s successor ahead of ISL-7.
Mumbai City FC have today parted company with Head Coach Jorge Costa.#TheIslanders would like to thank Jorge for his contribution to the Club and wish him the best for the future.
Club statement: https://t.co/ok0b7Dw29P#ObrigadoJorge #ApunKaTeam 🔵 pic.twitter.com/EPVrjPIhOY
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 5, 2020