Monday, August 30, 2010

HAL Signs Nepal International Rohit Chand

Bangalore based I-league club, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed Nepal International Rohit Chand just 24 hours before International transfer window deadline. HAL signed a one year contract with Chand adding a clause of extension. 

HAL signed Rohit in a small signing program at HAL, Bangalore Division in the presence of GoalNepal.com CEO, Bikram Thapa. The amount of the deal is un-disclosed.  (Club Coach Murali handing over HAL Jersey to Rohit. Pic: GoalNepal.com)

The number of Nepalese players in Indian Club football is now reached to three. Anil Gurung signed with Shillong Lajong FC a year ago while another Nepal International moved to second division team, Mohameddan Sporting Club a month ago. 

The best defender of Nepal league was called to Bangalore, Karnataka to give a trail which was successfully completed by 19 year boy. Having played so many International matches at young age, Chand looked confident in trail and displayed excellent game to impress Club management. 

Chand is the first player in Nepal who made to National team without playing the club football. He was picked for National team after AFC U-19 Qualifiers. 

ANFA has also cleared the Chand's ITC via TMS system on Monday. 

“I'm very excited to explore my career here in India. I feel lucky to be signed by HAL. I hope that I could play well in the I-League. I am very thankful to Bikram (dai) and his company for making this deal possible", Rohit added.

The deal was made possible with the help from outstanding players agent company, Playmaker in India. The Executive Director of playmaker, Rahulsen Gupta is the man behind this deal. 

When quizzed about his knowledge of Indian football, the Nepalese international said, “India has developed a lot in football. Nepalese players want to play in the I-League because of its growing popularity.”

Having stayed in India for several years at Dehradun, Rohit is well acquainted with the Indian culture and food.
Source: Goalnepal.com

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