Mumbai City FC introduced on Sunday that Mandar Rao Dessai will depart the membership after his contract ends on May 31. The 31-year-old left-back will bid farewell to the Islanders after three profitable seasons.
Mandar arrived in Mumbai in October 2020, making the transfer from FC Goa. The Goan-born defender was an instrumental a part of the Islanders’ aspect that created historical past by successful an unprecedented ‘double’ of the ISL League Winners’ Shield and the ISL Trophy within the 2020-21 marketing campaign.
The following 12 months, Mandar was named by the squad as one of many Club vice-captains and represented the Club in Mumbai City FC’s historic run on the 2022 AFC Champions League. The Club received two video games and drew one because the Islanders went on to complete second in Group B.
Mandar went on to win his second League Winners’ Shield within the 2022-23 season as Mumbai City FC went on an 18-game unbeaten run to elevate the league title.
After 52 appearances throughout three seasons, Mandar leaves as one in every of Mumbai City FC’s most embellished gamers.
