(Football news) Kochi, July 31, 2021: Enes Sipovi, a 6’6” centre defender from Bosnia and Herzegovina, has joined Kerala Blasters FC ahead of the 2021/22 ISL season after a one-year stint with ISL team Chennaiyin FC.
Sipovi joined Romanian team SC Otelul Galati after progressing through the youth divisions of Bosnian Club Zeljeznicar in Sarajevo. He won the Romanian top-division championship with SC Otelul Galati in his debut season. Sipovi spent time with K.V.C. Westerlo (Belgium), Ittihad Tanger & RS Berkane (Morocco), and Ohod Club (Saudi Arabia) after six excellent seasons at Otelul Galati. He then came home for a brief stint with FK Zeljeznicar, his boyhood club. He played for Umm Salal in Qatar before joining Chennaiyin FC last season. Sipovi was a regular for Chennaiyin FC last season, appearing in 18 ISL matches.
Sipovi, a former Bosnia and Herzegovina U-21 international, will wear the yellow shirt for the first time.
Kerala Blasters FC’s Sporting Director, Karolis Skinkys said: “Enes is a reliable defender, strong on set pieces and positioning. I know that he can adapt to Indian conditions very well and he is an excellent team player. He showed huge motivation to represent Kerala, so I'm happy and looking forward to working with him soon.”
Enes Sipović commented: “I am so excited to join one of the biggest clubs in India, with an army of amazing fans. I must say that my actions speak for myself, so on the field, I will be LOUD.”
Enes Sipovi joins Uruguayan midfielder Adrian Luna, who was unveiled last week, as Kerala Blasters FC's second foreign signing.
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