Mumbai FC pulls in its first foreign players

Mumbai FC has pulled in Japanese player Taisuke Matsugae for the 2014-15 season. The information has been revealed by the club in a press release. The 31 player has the experience of playing for the Shillong Lajong in the last season and for teams in the 2nd Division of J-League in Japan. Taisuke is the first ever foreign player which has been signed by Mumbai FC and also fills the club’s Asian quota.

The Head of the Mumbai FC Head Coach Khalid Jamil is highly excited about this new introduction as he thinks that he will bring a lot of creativity to the Mumbai FC attack. “He has the ability to unlock any defense and he also has a very good eye for goal. Taisuke will fit into my game plans very well. A player who can play both as a midfielder and as a false nine is always a valuable asset.”

In 2007 Taisuke joined Blaublitz Akita had played in the Japan Football League. He stayed at the club from 2007 to 2013 in which he had participated in 96 league matches and scored 19 goals in his time at the club. At Shillong Lajong he played 31 matches scoring 4 goals for them in the process. Taisuke sounded delighted at his arrival. “I am happy to be at this club. I enjoyed my time playing in the I-League last season and wanted to continue playing in this league. I will give my best at this club. I hope to join my teammates for our pre-season soon.”

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