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Odisha FC extend contract of young defender Shubham Sarangi!

Indian Super League franchise Odisha FC have extended the contract of young defender Shubham Sarangi by three years until summer 2023.

Shubham Sarangi had joined Delhi Dynamos FC (formerly Odisha FC) in 2018. The club saw his talent and gave his exposure with partners Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar which prepared him for playing in the ISL.

The 19-year-old full-back was a mainstay in Josep Gombau’s team which featured many youngsters and eventually finished sixth on the ISL-6. Shubham Sarangi made 17 appearances after nine matches in the 2018/19 season.

Odisha FC president Rohan Sharma said, “Shubham came to this club when he was 17. We loved his talent, so he was the first boy we sent to Aspire Academy. He showed maturity in believing in us and waiting on the bench for a chance to shine. This year he showed what a great talent he is. But this is just his first step. I can’t wait for him to grow and develop into the man and player I know he can be. I hope he inspires the kids of Odisha that with hard work and patience you can reach your dreams.”

And Shubham Sarangi added, “I am very happy that I will be continuing to play for Odisha FC for three more years. I have enjoyed a lot while playing in front of the home crowd at the Kalinga Stadium and will look forward to the same in my upcoming days with Odisha. I am extremely thankful to the club management for their continuous support and would want to make the club and the state proud with a good show on the ground.”

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