Odisha FC teenager Shubham Sarangi pens new contract extension

The 19-year-old defender will continue to be part of the club till 2023.

Odisha FC is delighted to announce that Odia youngster Shubham Sarangi will continue being a part of the team till 2023. The 19-year-old defender has signed the extension of his contract with the Bhubaneswar-based ISL club on Wednesday.

Speaking on the development, Club President Mr. Rohan Sharma said, "Shubham came to this club when he was 17. We loved his talent so he was the first boy we sent to Aspire Academy. He showed maturity in believing in us and waiting on the bench for a chance to shine. This year he showed what a great talent he is. But this is just his first step. I can’t wait for him to grow and develop into the man and player I know he can be. I hope he inspires the kids of Odisha that with hard work and patience you can reach your dreams."

Shubham Sarangi had a wonderful season with the newly-formed outfit. The full-back performed a whopping 81 tackles and 97 clearances in the league. Moreover, he also delivered a total of 620 passes in his 17 appearances for his hometown club, quite remarkable for his age.

Expressing his delight, Shubham said, "I am very happy that I will be continuing to play for Odisha FC for three more years. I have enjoyed a lot while playing in front of the home crowd at the Kalinga Stadium and will look forward to the same in my upcoming days with OFC."

"I am extremely thankful to the club management for their continuous support and would want to make the club and the state proud with a good show on the ground," the youngster added.