Mohun Bagan SG in a statement said, “Indian team’s one of the premier central midfielders Anirudh Thapa will now be seen in Mohun Bagan Super Giant jersey. The club has signed a five-year contract with the Midfield Maestro.”
25 year old Dehra Dun born Anirudh Thapa in his youth played locally before joining the St. Stephen’s Football Academy in Chandigarh and spendind time with the AIFF Elite Academy.
While at the AIFF Elite Academy, Anirudh Thapa spend time with the FC Metz Academy in France.
Anirudh Thapa in 2016 joined ISL side Chennaiyin FC with time on loan with Minerva Punjab FC in 2017. Now after seven seasons, Anirudh Thapa leaves to join the Mariners.
Anirudh Thapa stated, “I am really happy to get the chance to play for the ISL champions Mohun Bagan. The legacy of the Kolkata giant is unmatchable. I’m thrilled to now be playing for the same club. I hope to give my best in order to make the Mohun Bagan fans happy.”
“Kolkata is the Mecca of Indian football. Finally my dream to play there will be realised. From the day I started playing football, I heard many things about the Kolkata derby. When I was there with the Pailan Arrows or with the Junior India side training in Kalyani Academy, I always used to go to the stadium to watch the Kolkata derby. I used to witness the love of the fans from the stands,” he said in the statement.”
“Everyone used to tell me that you have to be a star to feature in a derby. I really can’t believe that now I’ll be playing in front of those thousands of Mohun Bagan faithful.”
A dream come true for Anirudh Thapa 💚♥️#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/8uBPxbdZlf
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) June 23, 2023