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I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC on Friday, July 24 announced the signing of 23-year-old defender Muhammed Asif for the 2020/21 season.
Asif returns to his home state after having played in the AFC Cup for Nepalese club Manang Marshyangdi FC.
The defender is a product of the Malabar Special Police (MSP) Football Academy and is from Malappuram, Kerala. He had a stint with the Pune FC Under-19s and went on to play in the Calcutta Football League (CFL) for Southern Samity before leaving for Nepal.
He had also played a couple of KPL matches for SAT – Tirur. The sturdy defender comes with ample international experience and has started several matches for Manang Marshyangdi FC in the AFC Cup.
“Joining Gokulam Kerala FC gives me a great opportunity to play for a club from my region. Already the club has made footprint in Indian football and I am grateful to play for them. I am excited with this opportunity to play for Malabarians,” said Muhammed Asif.
“Asif is a player with good physique. His major strength is in aerial duels. He is also a player who can lead and motivate players. His signing is a great value addition to the existing squad,” said Bino George, Technical Director of Gokulam Kerala FC.
Our new defender is from God’s Own Country ????
Welcome Muhammed Asif, who is joining Malabarians after his stint at Nepal ???? ? ????#GKFC #Malabarians #ILeague pic.twitter.com/Gyyb8LfEC0
— Gokulam Kerala FC (@GokulamKeralaFC) July 24, 2020
