Punjab FC extend contracts of Luka Majcen, Juan Mera & Kiram Limbu

All three players were in their best of forms last season.

Punjab FC, owned by RoundGlass Sports, has extended the services of three foreign players from the historic I-League winning team – Slovenian forward Luka Majcen, Spanish midfielder Juan Mera and Nepalese custodian Kiran Kumar Limbu – for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

All three players were essential in the title-winning season of the Club which led them being the very first Club to move up the ladder of Indian football from the I-League. Luka Majcen was in terrific goal-scoring form as he finished the I-League season as the top scorer by scoring 16 goals and was also adjudged as the Hero of the League.

Left-footed magician, Juan Mera, was the most influential player from midfield for the team as he was adjudged the best midfielder of the league. He also contributed upfront as he finished the season with 10 goals. This was also Juan’s best season in India.

Nepalese custodian Kiran Kumar Limbu was adjudged the Best Goalkeeper of the league for his stellar performances in between the sticks. He finished the season with 11 clean sheets and conceded just 16 goals from 21 matches.

Speaking about the extension of the players, Technical Director of Punjab FC, Nikolaos Topoliatis said “We are elated to extend the services of Luka, Juan and Kiran after their spectacular performance in Punjab FC’s historic I-League title-winning season. They were a vital part of the team last year and we hope that they will be able to continue their form in the same way as we plan to achieve newer targets with the Club.” 

Punjab FC's preparations for ISL 2023-24 season

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.