Odisha FC are heading towards fielding an almost all-new squad in the Hero Indian Super League Season 7. Latest on board ahead of the new ISL season is goalkeeper Ravi Kumar.
The Uttar Pradesh-born custodian, roped in on a two-year deal, technically makes his return to the club as he has been with the Delhi Dynamos for the ISL second season. The club after moving from Delhi to Bhubaneswar has been rechristened Odisha FC.
Welcoming the goalkeeper, Club President Mr. Rohan Sharma said, “I am happy to have Ravi join our squad. He is a goalkeeper with a lot of experience and can give good competition to Arsh and Kamaljit.”
A delighted Ravi Kumar expressed, “I am excited to be joining Odisha FC and I hope I can help the club compete for titles & trophies and hopefully play in AFC very soon. Looking forward to joining Ama Team.”
After playing for Indian Arrows and Sporting Clube de Goa, Ravi Kumar has played in the league for NorthEast United and Mumbai City FC in 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons respectively. The 26-year-old goalie had also represented I-League side Minerva Punjab FC earlier in his career.