In a major shift in focus and thought process in the last 48 hours, Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) have now decided to up their game even more and focus on three national team players to consolidate their grip on Indian football.
The club had unprecedented success in 2024-25 and are keen not to rest on their laurels. With a clear mandate from the coach Jose Molina and the ownership, read Sanjiv Goenka, the MBSG senior management and CEO are on the job. Each of these national team players is keen on the club’s long-term vision is what I have been told.
“MBSG will want to sign each one of them,” said a source close to developments. “They are good players and will only get better if they come to MBSG. We need to make a mark at AFC and this is part of the strategy. Also, the emphasis is now on Indian players before we sign any other foreigners.”
While speculation is already rife about Mehtab Singh and his possible transfer to MBSG, the other two players on the radar – a vastly experienced defender in his mid-30s who has won ISL titles, and a very promising young centre-back – shows the aggressive intent of the club to make the best possible team.
“We are determined to make it count at AFC,” confirmed the source. “A lot of planning will go into it and you can see that.”
It is now confirmed that the next month will see a lot of activity with the club sure of the FIFA ban getting overturned ahead of the transfer window. They will actively pursue each of these players on their radar.
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