Odisha FC rope in defender Laldinliana Renthlei ahead of ISL 2023-24
Super Cup 2023 champions Odisha FC have completed the signing of experienced full-back Laldinliana Renthlei on a three-year deal after the defender parted ways with Jamshedpur FC, choosing not to renew his contract.
The 24-year-old Dinliana began his footballing career in the Mizoram Premier League (MPL) with Chhinga Veng and was soon awarded a place in the Mizoram side for the Santosh Trophy. Following impressive performances, the player was loaned out to Aizawl FC to play in the I-League.
Following his loan spell at Aizawl, Chennaiyin FC approached Chhinga Veng to sign the young talented full-back. In no time, the player quickly rose to the demands of the Indian Super League and represented the Marina Machans in 34 matches across all competitions in two years.
Having received great praise from the-then coach Owen Coyle, Dinliana moved alongside him to Jamshedpur FC, where he continued to impress and was a vital member of the team that won the Hero ISL Shield in the 2020-21 season.
Speaking about his move, the youngster exclaimed joy, saying in a statement:
"I am really excited to have joined the Kalinga Warriors. I am looking forward to getting started, meeting everyone, and playing in front of our fans at the Kalinga Stadium. Let's go Odisha!"
The player also received high praise from Odisha FC's coach Sergio Lobera, who said that he was confident that the full-back will be able to adapt quickly to his style of play. He said:
"Dinliana is a player who will increase the team's competitiveness. I am sure he is going to adapt quickly to our idea of the game and he is going to help us achieve our goals."
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