PANJIM: Highly-rated centre-back Anwar Ali has become FC Goa’s fourth new signing of the season after the defender officially became a Gaur today in a move from Delhi FC. He has been practicing with the team since the beginning of the season.
The 21-year-old former India youth international has put pen to paper on a contract with FC Goa after the AIFF cleared the talented youngster to resume his career in August earlier this year.
Speaking after signing on the dotted lines, Anwar said, “I am just happy that the worst part of my life is now over. This is a new chapter in my life and I want to welcome the opportunity to play football. It has been a long wait to get onto the field at the highest level.
“I would like to thank FC Goa at this moment for having faith in me. I have been with the team since the beginning of the season and that has helped me understand the way we play the game.
“I was ecstatic when I got to know I was going to FC Goa. I didn’t know about it till around three days before I had to pack my bags. There is a certain excitement in the air, which I can’t put into words.”
