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Indian Super League franchise FC Goa on Thursday announced the contract extension of former India midfielder Lenny Rodrigues by two years until the summer of 2022.
33 year old Verna-born Lenny Rodrigues at the youth level played for Fransa-Pax FC, Salgaocar FC and Churchill Brothers SC. It was with the Red Machines that he made his professional debut in 2008 and successfully played for them for six seasons winning the I-League twice, the Federation Cup, and the Durand Cup.
In 2014 he joined ISL side FC Pune City and spend time on loan with Dempo SC, Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC before the Blues signed him in the 2017 ISL draft and was an important member of their squad for a season. In 2018, FC Goa signed Lenny Rodrigues to bring him back to his home state.
After signing his extension, Lenny Rodrigues said, “This is just perfect for me. To play for the club I love and support. The last two seasons have been amazing for me. We won the Super Cup and the ISL League Winners Shield. We all want to build on that. I am already excited for the next season. It’s a new chapter and we get to play in the AFC Champions League as well.”
Lenny returned to Goa in 2018, when he signed as a free agent after his contract with Bengaluru FC expired. Last season saw Lenny again being omnipresent in a campaign that saw the Gaurs finish at the top of the league standings.
FC Goa’s Director of Football Ravi Puskur told Sportstar, “Lenny is an important cog in the wheel of FC Goa and is a player who adds a great deal of experience to the team. Lenny is a player with a winning mentality and will be an important sounding board for the younger players coming through in the dressing room.”
“On the pitch as well, he has been one of the best Indian midfielders and his numbers show his consistency. We’re pleased that Juan (Ferrando) will be able to count on Lenny’s experience and capabilities for the next season and beyond.”
Mentor. Idol. Winner. ??
Because one word wouldn’t do justice to our very own, Mr. Dependable! ??
Here to stay until 2022! ??#ForcaGoa pic.twitter.com/zp9MCCQZ7x
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) June 25, 2020
