Edu Bedia set to sign for Punjab FC

Edu Bedia is considered one of the best midfielders to have played in the ISL.

On June 18, a shocking news came up for all FC Goa fans. After six years of his service at the Goan club, Edu Bedia was leaving the shores and setting sail to a different destination. However, Khel Now can today confirm that Edu Bedia is not leaving India and will continue in the country's sport.

"Punjab FC have just earned promotion into the Indian Super League and the requirement of a defensive midfielder was inevitable. The club searched many options but they wanted to bring in a tested candidate. Edu Bedia is all set to sign for Punjab FC," a source informed Khel Now this afternoon.

After a staggering 122 appearances for FC Goa, Bedia is ready for a new challenge. He has the experience and knows the ISL like the back of his palm. But since Punjab FC are a new addition to the league, a lack of quality players around him might be an issue. Since the last few years, every new inclusion to the league has taken time to flourish, with the latest example being East Bengal. Thus, this challenge is something which takes a lot of courage, Khel Now believes.

Punjab FC's preparations

After winning the I-League 2022-23, Punjab FC became the first Indian club to achieve promotion into the top-tier of Indian football - the Indian Super League. Their head coach Staikos Vergetis did a commendable job at the helm and as a result has been handed an extension, as revealed by Khel Now earlier.

Speaking of players, Punjab FC have roped in Denechandra Meitei from Kerala Blasters. Among the departures, as of now youngster Aphaoba Singh has left to join Sergio Lobera's camp at Odisha FC. The club is also in search of foreign players. It won't be a surprise if they bag in players who are already tested in Indian soil, just like Edu Bedia.