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PANJIM: Hugo Boumous announced on Monday that he is parting ways with FC Goa after spending two years with the Goan club.
Boumous had a brilliant ISL 2019-20 where he managed 11 goals and 10 assists and had a successful partnership with Ferran Corominas at the front.
Boumous took to Instagram to announce that he and FC Goa parted ways.
“Dear Goa, I would like to announce that my journey with @fcgoaofficial is over. It has been a hard decision to made. I’m Grateful to have represented the colours and the state of Goa across India.
“Thanks for all the love I received from the fans during the 2 years spending with you,” he wrote.
In his statement, Boumous even said FC Goa’s players and staff have been great to work with, adding that he would cherish the memories he takes from the stint.
With the arrival of Igor Angulo from the Polish league, it also looks almost certain that Coro will not be signing a new contract with the Gaurs. Newly appointed coach Juan Ferrando already faces rebuilding task as FC Goa look to compete in the Asian Champions League this season after finishing as league toppers.
However, FC Goa distanced itself from Boumous’ announcement with the Gaurs released a statement saying it’s untrue, making it conflicting matter between the two parties.
“The club would like to state that Hugo Boumous continues to remain a contracted player with FC Goa. There is no agreement that has been reached with any other club on the same.
“At this moment, the club would like to distance itself from any communication that may claim otherwise,” the club’s statement read.
It may be recalled that the ISL player-of-the-season had made his intentions clear earlier in the French media about his future course of action.
“I’m not sure I will continue at FC Goa next year. Maybe I could come back to a league which is closer to France. It is a clear and precise objective that I have set for myself, but because of the coronavirus, I am in the blur about my possibilities of transfer. We don’t know if the Championships will resume … I also suppose that certain European clubs will be impacted economically, so that scares me a little.”
“The transfer window may be shifted … At least, I have time to prepare, since in India, the Championship is shorter, it lasts from September to March. So I have between four and five months of vacation in the summer, which is a bit long at my age.”
