Delhi Dynamos FC have acquired the services of former Chennaiyin FC midfielder Rene Mihelic for the 2018-19 Hero Indian Super League (ISL) campaign. The Slovenian international joins Josep Gombau’s men, signing a one-year deal with the club.

Mihelic represented the Marina Machans during last season’s title-winning campaign, where he firmly established himself as one of the pivotal figures in the squad. The 30-year-old made a total of 14 appearances throughout the season, registering two goals and four assists in the process.

In a press release from Delhi Dynamos, recently appointed head coach Gombau stressed on the importance of his new recruit’s creative prowess, which will come in handy when the new season gets underway. “Mihelic is a player we had identified from the start because he offers a lot both from dead ball situations and from open play. His creativity from the midfield will add extra quality for us when going forward. He is a motivated player who wants to build on his past success.”

Mihelic expressed his delight over joining Delhi and also shed some light on his reasons for the switch to the national capital. “I want to thank Dynamos and coach Gombau for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I’ve played against them in the past and this is a team that is determined and hard to break, so I am excited to have joined a fantastic group of players and staff.”

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