ISL: Jamshedpur FC set to sign local lad Samir Murmu

Jamshedpur FC are looking to strengethen their forward line with Samir’s signing.

When every other Indian Super League (ISL) club were making statement signings and were super active in the ongoing transfer window, Jamshedpur FC remained out of the news. However, to the fans’ delight, the club has been working on transfers and strengthening the squad quietly.

Jamshedpur FC are all set to sign Samir Murmu on a free transfer from his previous club Army Red.

As reported by Khel Now earlier, the club wanted to sort out the future of Khalid Jamil first before moving on to the player signings. The upcoming weeks are going to be the busiest for Jamshedpur FC fans as there is a plethora of new signings in the queue.

New local signing

Jamshedpur FC are set to add another local youngster to their roster who has caught the eyes after a scintillating stint with his former club Army Red. Samir, who hails from Beko Panchayat in Jamshedpur, joins the club on a free transfer.

Samir is a versatile player and can play anywhere in the forward line. The 22-year-old forward went on to score 10 goals in the 2023-24 Santosh Trophy. Eventually, he was named the player of the tournament and got a call-up for the India U-23 squad as well.

“The doors of Jamshedpur FC are open to local talent. I will try to give all the boys a chance to play for the club. Anyone in the state who knows any local football talent can approach me with the name and details,” head coach Khalid Jamil told India Times highlighting the importance of enrolling more players from the state.

The Adivasi player started his football career at the Football Feeder Center run by Tata Steel Rural Development. Khalid Jamil pushed to get him into the team ever since his impressive trial at the Flatlets in April this year. Murmu has emerged as a role model for the villagers and aspiring Adivasi footballers. This will also help ISL gain popularity in such areas.

With the team set to play in the Durand Cup, head coach Khalid Jamil is looking to add more quality to his squad and build a competitive team before the tournament.

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