Bartholomew Ogbeche parts ways with Mumbai City FC

The Nigerian scored eight goals for the Islanders in ISL 2020-21.

Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Mumbai City confirmed the departure of star striker Bartholomew Ogbeche on Tuesday evening. The 36-year-old was a part of the Islanders' title-winning squad in the 2020-21 season.

"All of us at Mumbai City would like to wish Bartholomew Ogbeche the very best as he leaves the Islanders. Thank you, Bart," the club announced via their social media handles.

Born in Nigeria, Bartholomew Ogbeche kick-started his professional football career with Lobi Stars in his home country. He switched to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain in 2001. This was followed by stints with SC Bastia, FC Metz, Al-Jazira, Deportivo Alaves, Real Valladolid, Cadiz CF, Middlesborough, Willem II Tilburg and a host of other clubs. The striker first set foot in India in 2018, when he signed for NorthEast United.

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In the three seasons that followed, Ogbeche played for NEUFC, Kerala Blasters and Mumbai City. He clocked 3848 minutes across 57 ISL games, scoring 35 goals along with registering six assists. Right now, he is also in third place among the top all-time goalscorers in the league.

Ogbeche's best ISL campaign to-date came with Mumbai City in the 2020-21 season. The 36-year-old notched eight goals and three assists across 23 games, as the Islanders lifted both the League Winners' Shield and the ISL title.

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Mumbai City's transfer activity so far

While they have not officially confirmed their new signings, MCFC have surely roped in a few talented domestic players this summer including Rahul Bheke and Huidrom Naocha Singh. Additionally, they have handed contract extensions to Bipin Singh, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Amey Ranawade, Pranjal Bhumij, Valpuia and Vikram Singh.

Apart from Ogbeche, the club have also parted ways with Amrinder Singh, Bidyananda Singh and Adam le Fondre. While Amrinder and Bidyananda joined ATK Mohun Bagan, Le Fondre returned to his former club Sydney FC and led them to the A-League Grand Final.

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