(Football news) Kerala Blasters FC have announced a one year-contract extension for Givson Singh that keeps him in the club till 2024.

Givson hails from a small town in Hailing from Moirang in Manipur, Givson started his football career with Punjab FC, his impressive performances led him to the India youth set-up. In 2016, he became a part of the All India Football Federation’s Elite Academy where he spent three years with them before joining the Indian Arrows. The 19-year old played an important part in the U-16 Indian national team that reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship in Malaysia . He marked his debut in the U-19 team against Russia in an international friendly in 2019.

After a stint in the Indian Arrows, Givson eventually joined Kerala Blasters where played 3 times in the ISL. After signing the contract Givson said “I’m happy and proud to extend my stay here at Kerala Blasters. I'm looking forward to repaying their trust on the field, by committing my 100% for the team, in the upcoming season,”.

“Givson has a lot of attitude and potential and I am happy to continue working with such a player in the upcoming seasons too. I wish him all the very best and extend my full support in his football career,” said Karolis Skinkys, Sporting Director, Kerala Blasters FC.

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