Jordan Murray signs for Chennaiyin FC

Jordan Murray previously played for Kerala Blasters and Jamshedpur FC in the ISL.

Chennaiyin FC have signed their first foreign player of the season after onboarding prolific Australian Jordan Murray ahead of the 2023-24 season.

The 27-year-old forward joins the Marina Machans after spending the last season with Thai outfit Nakhon Ratchasima FC. Murray brings with him his vast experience from the A-League and Thai League.

“I’m delighted to be a part of this great club Chennaiyin FC. Can’t wait to meet the team and everyone at the club. I’m looking forward to returning to India and I’m excited to meet and play in front of the incredible Chennaiyin fans. B Stand Blues and Supermachans, get ready!” he commented.

Murray has also played in India before, making his Indian Super League debut for Kerala Blasters FC in the 2020-21 season before moving to Jamshedpur FC in 2021-22 where he also won the Hero ISL Shield. Over two seasons in the ISL, Murray has scored 11 goals in 34 appearances.

Chennaiyin FC’s preparations

Chennaiyin FC are currently under a major overhaul. They have parted ways with all their foreigners and are currently rebuilding from scratch. Notably, they are perhaps the only team with numerous young talents in it – the recent ones being Irfan Yadwad, Sachu Siby, Bijay Chhetri and Prateek Kumar Singh. They have also roped in former East Bengal right-back Ankit Mukherjee.

Now with Jordan Murray joining the contingent, Chennaiyin FC have a prolific goal-scorer and also a creator. A side which has a perfect balance of youngsters and seniors, will surely benefit from Jordan Murray's inclusion, who knows the Indian Super League like the back of his palm.