Chennaiyin FC introduced the signing of defender Bikash Yumnam on Monday.
The 19-year-old will be a part of the Marina Machans for his maiden Indian Super League (ISL) marketing campaign.
“I’m really excited to be part of Chennaiyin FC. I am thankful to the management for this opportunity and really looking forward to the season,” Yumnam stated.
Yumnam will play alongside a few of the most seasoned defenders, which embody Senegalese star Fallou Diagne, Iran’s Vafa Hakhamaneshi and India’s Narayan Das.
Yumnam has been an everyday within the Indian youth groups, having performed for the U-16, U-19 and U-20 sides. He was a part of the 2022 SAFF U-20 Championship-winning Indian workforce and likewise participated within the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers 2023 in October final 12 months.
At 16, Yumnam made his skilled debut for Indian Arrows within the I-League in 2019 earlier than transferring to RoundGlass Punjab FC. He has spent greater than 2,000 minutes on the pitch in 29 I-League appearances thus far, registering one aim and one help.
Yumnam will likely be eligible for choice when Chennaiyin takes on ATK Mohun Bagan in its subsequent ISL 2022-23 match in Chennai on January 21.