Football: Mumbai City Sign Defender Sahil Panwar On One-year Deal

Mumbai City FC: The 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) Cup winners Mumbai City FC have signed defender Sahil Panwar on a free transfer until the end of the 2024-25 season. Hailing from Dehradun, Sahil began his professional career with the Pune FC academy, earning a spot after impressing in the Subroto Cup. While with the club, Sahil also captained the U-18 side.

Later, Sahil joined FC Pune City and debuted in the ISL in January 2018. Sahil went on to play for Hyderabad FC and Odisha FC, where he established himself as a reliable defender.

In his ISL career spanning 70 appearances, the left-sided defender has recorded 88 interceptions, 230 duels won, 83 aerial duels won, and 270 recoveries. He has represented India at the U-20 level and was the team's captain during the 2017 SAFF U-18 Championship.

Sahil's addition will strengthen Mumbai City's defense and provide valuable depth and options across the backline.

"I am thrilled to join Mumbai City FC, a club with a rich history and strong ambitions that it fulfills season after season. I am grateful for the opportunity provided to me, and I am committed to working hard to contribute to the club’s success. I look forward to meeting my new teammates, Coach Petr Kratky, and the amazing fanbase of the club," the defender said in a statement.

Sahil's addition will strengthen Mumbai City's defense and provide valuable depth and options across the backline.

We look forward to having him here and working with him."