Kerala Blasters FC announced their first signing of the summer as they roped in right-back Amey Ranawade on a five-year deal.

The 27-year-old is a seasoned professional in the ISL with 81 appearances to his name with Odisha FC, Mumbai City FC and FC Goa. The full-back has won the ISL League Shield twice with the Gaurs and Islanders and also won the ISL Cup with the latter.

So, Ranawade brings with him plenty of experience and winning mentality to the Kerala Blasters FC camp.

Ranawade featured prominently last season, appearing in 22 ISL matches, starting 18 and clocking 1,675 minutes. His attacking prowess was matched by defensive solidity. He won 48 duels, made 20 successful tackles and completed 49 recoveries, while also contributing 16 chances created.

The defender expressed his delight at joining the club.

“I’m proud and excited to join Kerala Blasters FC,” he told the club website.

“I have always admired the passion surrounding this club and I genuinely believe in the project being built here. I express my gratitude to the management for their confidence in me. This is a big opportunity and responsibility to represent Kerala Blasters. I am fully committed to giving my best every single day to help the team succeed,” he added.

Chennaiyin FC extend Jiteshwor Singh’s contract

Chennaiyin FC have retained Jiteshwor Singh for the long term after the Indian midfielder penned a three-year contract renewal that will keep him at the club until 2028.

Jiteshwor joined the Marina Machans in 2022 after a breakout season with I-League team NEROCA FC and was a stalwart in the Chennaiyin side for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. The 23-year-old started the 2024-25 season on the sidelines but had earned his place back in the starting eleven midway through the campaign with distinguished performances.

Addressing his renewal, Jiteshwor said: “Chennaiyin is home to me, and I’m delighted to extend my journey here. This season, I had to work hard to earn my place back in the team, and I’m grateful for the trust the club has shown in me. I’m excited for what’s ahead and ready to give my all for the club next season.”

Jerry Mawihmingthanga and Odisha FC part ways

Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC announced the departure of winger Jerry Mawihmingthanga, who leaves the club after six memorable seasons.

Mawihmingthanga had already experienced the ISL with NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC, but it was in Bhubaneswar that he truly found his footballing home.

He made 118 appearances for the club in the ISL, scoring 17 goals and providing 16 assists, and was terrific down the right flank. He played a key role in Odisha FC’s Kalinga Super Cup triumph in 2023 and was instrumental in their AFC Cup campaign the following season.

"You grew with us, and we grew with you. From the early days in 2019 to the battles, the celebrations, the hugs, and the goals, every picture tells a story, and every story has you at its heart, Jerry as we flip through these memories, one thing is clear: this goodbye is only to the jersey, never to the bond," said Odisha FC in a statement.

Mohammad Uvais departs Jamshedpur FC

Mohammad Uvais called time on his spell at Jamshedpur FC as the club announced his departure on Sunday.

The left-back spent three seasons with the Men of Steel and earned a name for himself in the ISL. His best season with the club came in 2024-25 when he made 27 appearances for Jamshedpur FC in the ISL as they reached the semi-finals.

He was an integral part of the team that went all the way to the final in the Kalinga Super Cup.

The club wished the defender well in the farewell post for the player

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