Phurba Lachenpa signs extension contract with Mumbai City FC for ISL 2023-24

Sikkim-born Phurba Lachenpa has signed an extension contract with Mumbai City FC ahead of the ISL 2023-24. He has been part of the team since the 2020 season. At the time, he became the Best Goalkeeper of the I-League 2019 while playing for Real Kashmir.

“This club has backed me, encouraged me and gave me the freedom to express myself. I want to continue to work hard for all the staff, the management, the fans and I want to repay the trust Des Buckingham has put in me,” Lachenpa said in a club statement.

MCFC head coach Des Buckingham said ”Phurba had a good breakout season after waiting so long for his opportunity. He is a young and talented goalkeeper who has shown his qualities in numerous games last season. He is a humble and extremely hard working player that has progressed his overall game well in the last 12 months.”