Bengaluru FC rope in goalkeeper Vikram Singh

The goalkeeper is a Mumbai City FC academy graduate.

Bengaluru FC have signed goalkeeper Vikram Singh on a one-year deal, the club announced on Wednesday. Vikram, who most recently turned out for Aizawl FC in the I-League, will be part of the Blues’ roster for the upcoming Indian Super League campaign.

“I’m really excited to start a new journey as I believe it is one that will help me progress as a goalkeeper. I’m looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the coaches and of course the fans who are famous all over the country,” said Vikram, after putting pen to paper on his deal.

Mumbai-born Vikram is a graduate of the Mumbai City FC Academy, and has turned out for Fateh Hyderabad FC in the past. He was also part of the Islanders’ League title-winning squad in 2020-21. In 2022-23, Vikram made 12 appearances for Aizawl, as they finished 7th in the League.

“Vikram showed glimpses of promise with Aizawl FC, and we believe that working with our coaches and the other ’keepers in our system will really help him take his game to the next level. He has all the right attributes to evolve into a goalkeeper at the highest level, and we believe his addition can improve our unit as a whole,” said Blues’ Director of Football, Darren Caldeira.

Bengaluru FC's preparation for the upcoming season

The 2022-23 season for Bengaluru FC was full of ups and downs. The club lifted their first Durand Cup in September. However, things changed in the ISL. Simon Grayson’s side were going through a long patch of mediocre performances and there came a point in December, when no one expected Bengaluru FC to qualify for the playoffs.

The determined Bengaluru FC contingent however, turned the tables as the new year started and remained unbeaten in the ISL until the grand finale, where they lost in the tie-breaker to ATK Mohun Bagan.

Earlier this year, when Bengaluru FC had not started winning games, reports emerged that the club are in intention to secure the services of Manolo Marquez. However, now the club have put all their faith on Simon Grayson. He is staying at the Kanteerava and not going elsewhere.

Defender Aleksandar Jovanovic and midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam have penned fresh extensions with the side. Also, the Blues have released most of their foreign contingent and a few of the Indian players too.