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ATK Mohun Bagan have roped in French midfielder Hugo Boumous on a five-year deal from reigning Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC. The playmaker has played an influential role in the Islanders’ league win last season, having scored three goals and assisted seven times overall.

Indian defender Saviour Gama signed a three-year contract extension with FC Goa, that will keep him with the Indian Super League outfits till 2024. The Goa-based footballer has played all but one match for his side in the previous ISL season and also guiding them to a top-four finish.

AFC general secretary Dato Windsor congratulated the AIFF (All India Football Federation) and the LOC (Local Organising Committee) for the successful organisation of 2021 AFC Champions League group stage matches. FC Goa finished as the third-placed team in Group E, with three points from six games.

FC Goa assistant coach Clifford Miranda feels that with a bit of luck here and there, they could have got a better result in the recently concluded AFC Champions League. Having played six matches in the group stage, the Gaurs played out three draws and lost an equal number of matches.