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Highly-rated centre-back Daniel Gomes has penned a one-year deal with SC East Bengal, adding to the team’s defensive options ahead of the 2021/22 Indian Super League.
Daniel Gomes had a bright spell with Goan heavyweights Salgaocar FC last season in the Goa Pro League, featuring in 10 out of 11 games for the former I-League champions.
“I am thrilled. It is always a proud feeling to represent a club like East Bengal, and I am happy to do that. I have worked very hard, and I feel this is a reward for my perseverance,” said Gomes after putting pen-to-paper for the red and gold brigade. “I am so looking forward to my debut in the ISL. I am looking forward to learning from my seniors in the team and also working hard in training every day. We have got a great coaching staff, and I am sure I will become a better footballer with their inputs,” he added.
24 year old Daniel Gomes started his football career with Salgaocar FC, joining their Under-19 team at the age of 18 in 2015. He was promoted to the senior team three years later. Gomes captained the Salgaocar FC side last season, helping the defence keep three clean sheets. In 2018, Gomes caught the eye of his coaches with an impressive shift against FC Pune City in the AWES Cup as he helped Salgaocar FC to a 2-0 win, holding the backline tight. Gomes was also instrumental in the team’s goalless draw against FC Goa Developmental Team in the same competition.
A ball-playing centre-back, Gomes will add depth to SC East Bengal’s defence, which already has the likes of India international Adil Khan, Raju Gaikwad and Joyner Lourenco.
