Kerala Blasters promising and talented midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad has put pen to paper with the team to extend his stay at the club.
The 23-year old from Kannur, Kerala, has extended his contract with the club for 3 more seasons. The player is now committed to the side until the end of 2025 as club sporting director confirmed in a tweet.
“@sahal_samad‘s stay with the club is a re-affirmation of his commitment to Kerala and a huge responsibility too. We’re very happy to have him with us as we continue to commit to the development of young local talent.”
– Karolis Skinkys, Sporting Director, KBFC#SahalStays pic.twitter.com/i9ngSCE5u6
— K e r a l a B l a s t e r s F C (@KeralaBlasters) August 13, 2020
Samad had a reasonably poor performance with the club this season making only 2 assists of the 18 matches played during the season 2019-20.
The club itself which started the season with a new head coach and with a win against Athletico de Kolkata, but could only win 4 matches in the whole season, ending at 7th position.
As a result a new management was appointed after the conclusion of the season.
“From the very start of my professional career, I have enjoyed adorning the KBFC crest and playing in front of the loudest fans. I am here to achieve greater feats for the club and for myself. This is my state, my people and my home. I am here to continue.” He said after signing the contract extension with Kerala Blasters
The attacking midfielder born in UAE started playing at the age of 8 in Abu Dhabi.
The 2018-19 Season was a breakthrough season for Samad as he scored his first goal for the club against Chennaiyin FC.
Samad was named the ISL Emerging Player of the Season and AIFF Emerging Player of the year. His performance earned him his first national team call-up with U-23 Team and later makes debut for the senior team in the King’s Cup.
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