PANAJI:
Mumbai City FC have settled for
Sergio Lobera
as their new coach and got down to the business of rebuilding the squad almost immediately.
Lobera and
FC Goa parted ways towards the business end of the
Indian Super League (ISL) this season, and given his stellar record with the Goan franchise, there was never any doubt that he would find enough suitors here in India itself.
Kerala Blasters FC made an initial approach and then opted out of the fray. There was some interest from
Jamshedpur FC as well. But Mumbai and Lobera, particularly with the City Football Group's investment, looks tailor-made for each other.
"It's a done deal. The coach has already submitted a list of players that he is keen to have with him at Mumbai. While there is no compulsion on Mumbai to sign whoever he recommends, those that are tried and tested here will surely find favour," a senior official told TOI on Tuesday.
It is no secret that Lobera had his own favourites at FC Goa. Midfielder
Ahmed Jahouh
and defender Mourtada Fall are likely to be tempted with offers by Mumbai. While there are differences over the length of Jahouh's contract, Fall remains undecided.
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