Rahul KP departs Kerala Blasters FC after six seasons, joins Odisha FC
The winger has signed with the Kalinga Warriors till the end of the 2026-27 season and will look to add more attacking depth to Sergio Lobera’s squad.
Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC have announced that winger Rahul KP has left the club and will join Odisha FC on a permanent deal.
The 24-year-old Kerala native was in his sixth season at the club and grew into a fan favourite for his local connection.
Rahul joined the Blasters in 2019 from Indian Arrows and made a place for himself in the senior team as he went from strength to strength in yellow and blue.
He scored nine times for the Kerala Blasters FC in all competitions and will leave behind find memories.
“An agreement has been reached between Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha FC on the permanent transfer of Rahul KP. All of us at Kerala Blasters FC would like to thank Rahul for his contributions and for all the memories. We wish Rahul nothing but the best for his future,” a Kerala Blasters FC statement read.
An agreement has been reached between Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha FC on the permanent transfer of Rahul KP.
— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) January 6, 2025
All of us at Kerala Blasters FC would like to thank Rahul for his contributions and for all the memories. We wish Rahul nothing but the best for his future 💛… pic.twitter.com/sBpE4dT0aA
Rahul has signed with the Kalinga Warriors till the end of the 2026-27 season and will look to add more attacking depth to Sergio Lobera’s squad.
"Rahul is a profile of player who can fit very well into our play style. I am sure he will help us improve. I am happy with his arrival,” Lobera said on his arrival.
ℹ We are delighted to announce the signing of talented forward, 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝘂𝗹 𝗞𝗣 until the end of the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣-2️⃣7️⃣ season with an option to extend for an additional year. 📝
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) January 6, 2025
𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ➡ https://t.co/Y0gGoJ43pR#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #KalingaWarriors
The 24-year-old also expressed delight at joining the Bhubaneswar-based outfit.
“Ready for this new challenge. Odisha FC is the only team that showed interest in me. So, I am super happy to be here. Most importantly it's the coach's call so that makes it more amazing. Here to give my best to learn and grow. Rest I live to the Good God,” Rahul told the Odisha FC website.
