ISL: Isak Ralte signs contract extension at Odisha FC

Isak Ralte joined the ISL club in 2020

Isak Ralte has signed a new contract extending his stay with Odisha FC until 2026.

The Mizoram-born winger made his debut for the club in 2020 and capped off an impactful 2022-23 season,in which he scored two goals and provided two assists, by winning the 'Emerging Player of the Month (February)' and the Hero of the Match award for his performance against Hyderabad FC.

Isak said: "Odisha is now like my second home, and I am extremely happy to have extended my contractwith the Kalinga Warriors. Everyone at the club has been supportive through my ups and downs, making thisan easy choice.

Odisha FC feels like family to me, and I would like to express my gratitude to the owners and managementfor their trust in me.

I am thrilled about the upcoming season and confident we will build upon our previous achievements. AmaTeam, Ama Game!”

Head Coach Sergio Lobera expressed his delight at the young wingers' extension: "Isak is a technically verygood player, talented, with a great future and also a present. It is good news to ensure his talent for thecoming years.

We will continue to grow together.”

Club President Raj Athwal said: "Isak is a very talented player as he has shown time and again what he’scapable of last season. With several outstanding performances, there was no doubt in extending Isak's stayat the club.

Odisha FC takes pride in providing a platform to all the young talents across the country to showcase theirabilities, giving them the exposure that they need and Isak is one such example. We will always stay true toour core values and philosophy of building a young and dynamic club.”