Chennaiyin FC sign defender Sachu Siby and goalie Prateek Kumar Singh

Chennaiyin FC are signing more young players for their senior team compared to their fellow-ISL sides.

Chennaiyin FC have roped in talented goalkeeper Prateek Kumar Singh and defender Sachu Siby to bolster the team’s defence ahead of the upcoming season.

This will be the first outing in the ISL for both youngsters who have shown great promise and potential in the domestic circuit.

Chandigarh-born Prateek is a product of Raman Vijayan Soccer School and has represented ATK at youth level. The 23-year-old began his professional career with Chennai City FC in 2019 and has played 15 matches so far.

“I am extremely excited to embark on this new journey with Chennaiyin FC. I’m looking forward to having a great season with my new teammates and the fans,” Prateek commented.

On the other hand, Siby, who hails from Kerala, was impressive in the 2022-23 Kerala Premier League where he played a vital role in Kerala United’s title-winning campaign.

“Happy to be a part of Chennaiyin FC! This is a dream come true and I will wear the blue with pride and joy. Grateful for this incredible opportunity to chase my passion alongside an amazing team,” Siby expressed his excitement.

Siby became the third defender to join the Marina Machans this season after Ankit Mukherjee and Bijay Chhetri as the club look to strengthen their squad.

Chennaiyin FC’s preparations for the 2023-24 season

The Marina Machans seem to have trusted Irfan Yadwad to make the big step, and the player will no doubt want to back the belief the club have shown. Chennaiyin let go of all their foreign players, and have lost key starting midfielders in the form of captain Anirudh Thapa and Edwin Vanspaul to Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal respectively.

The club mutually parted ways with Thomas Brdaric, and have been given a huge boost in the form of the returning Owen Coyle, who took the team to great heights during his stint. A few days back, the club announced Sweden Fernandes as their first signing of the window, and Irfan’s addition will bolster their ranks with more attacking firepower.