(Football news) Chennaiyin FC have announced the signing of Indian defender Davinder Singh on a one year contract ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season. The 25 year old missed the last three ISL seasons due to a knee injury before the 2019-2020 campaign and will be looking forward to hitting the ground running with Chennaiyin FC.

“With Indian players taking up more and more responsibility, we are delighted to further strengthen our defensive department with a prospect such as Davinder,” CFC co-owner Vita Dani commented on the player’s arrival to Marina Machans.

Having risen from university football to the national team, Davinder Singh’s performances for India's U-23 team at the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Championship qualifiers has caught the attention of former national team coach Stephen Constantine.

“With Chennaiyin FC’s rich history in the Indian Super League, it is a tremendous honour for me to become a part of this club. The passion of the fans and the club’s family-led ethos made it a very easy decision for me to sign.

I am very excited to be working with head coach Boško and my new teammates, some who I have known for years. I have always given my 100% and this season, I am even more determined to bring success back to Chennaiyin FC and my ambition is to make my way back to representing the Indian national team again. I believe this will happen,” the Patiala-born footballer said.

Davinder Singh made his Indian Super League debut in 2017-2018 with Mumbai City FC, making nine appearances. The talented right back was also adjudged Emerging Player of the Match on his debut against Kerala Blasters. He will be eager to make up for the lost time on the sidelines and achieve glory with Chennaiyin FC.

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