Friday , April 19 2024

XtraTime VIDEO: SC East Bengal rope in young Brazilian striker Marcelo on loan!

SC East Bengal announced the signing of young Brazilian striker Marcelo Ribeiro dos Santos on loan from Gil Vicente FC till the end of the season subject to necessary clearances.

Marcelo joins the red and gold brigade from the Primeira Liga in Portugal, where he was plying his trade for Gil Vicente FC. He made his debut for Gil Vicente FC last year in August. Before he joined Portuguese outfit Gil Vicente FC, the 24-year old played for Spanish clubs Burgos CF and Sanse.

“I am pleased to join SC East Bengal. It is one of the biggest clubs in India, and I am really looking forward to joining the team and help them in the league,” he said after putting pen to paper for the club.

The Kolkata side announced Spaniard Mario Rivera as their head coach for the remainder of the Indian Super League season at the start of the new year with former India international Renedy Singh as interim coach.

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