Kerala Blasters FC confirmed the signing of Ishan Pandita on a free switch. The striker has put pen to paper on a 2-year deal, till 2025.
Pandita, who began his soccer profession making waves within the BDCA Division A state league in Bengaluru, moved to Spain in 2014 on the age of 16. He joined the youth workforce of Alcobendas earlier than representing youth groups Having represented the youth groups La Liga Clubs UD Almeria and CD Leganes.
Ishan returned to India in 2020 with FC Goa, scoring 4 targets in 11 ISL appearances – all of which got here as essential game-winning and game-tying targets.
Before signing with the Blasters, the 25-year-old striker spent 2 years with Jamshedpur FC with whom he gained the Indian Super League Shield (ISL) in 2022. To date, Pandita has revamped 50 appearances and scored 10 targets throughout numerous competitions just like the ISL, Super Cup, and AFC Champions League. His spectacular performances earned him a maiden National Team call-up in 2021 and he has since featured often for the Blue Tigers.
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Ishan Pandita stated after signing with the membership, “Delighted to become a part of one of the most passionate and beloved clubs in the whole of India. I am very pleased that the think tank at KBFC showed trust in my skill and ability as a player. It was a very long transfer window for me personally but I’m sure I made the right decision. I can’t wait to don the iconic yellow jersey and give it my all to the fans and the club.”
On his addition to the KBFC squad, Karolis Skinkys, Kerala Blasters Sporting Director, stated, “Ishan is someone who we believe has the ability to impact the game with his presence and physicality and change the course of any contest. The timing now is correct as we aim to compete for titles and for this, we need players with mentality and hunger like Ishan’s. He has to continue working hard and success will follow. I wish him the best of luck on the signing.”
Ishan has joined the remainder of his teammates in Kolkata, the place preparations for the Durand Cup are in full swing. The Blasters are set to kick-off its Durand Cup marketing campaign towards Gokulam Kerala FC on Sunday, August 13.
