NorthEast United FC sign Mailson Alves for ISL

KOLKATA: NorthEast United FC have announced the signing of Brazilian defender Mailson Alves for the third edition of the Indian Super League. Alves was part of the Chennaiyin FC squad that won the Indian Super League title last year. Mailson Alves will surely add a lot of solidity to the backline of NorthEast United FC.
"I am looking forward to working with the head coach and I am looking forward to joining NEUFC.We are putting together a special team this season and I am raring to give my best for the fantastic fans and this unique club," said Alves.
Sergio Farias, the head coach of NorthEast United FC, was happy with the new signing. "This season we are picking players based on their suitability to fit into our philosophy. Mailson is someone who can give us that edge. His experience in the ISL is also a huge factor," said Farias.
NorthEast United FC's director of football, Ardeshir Jeejeebhoy, had similar viewpoint as Farias. "In Mailson, we have someone who has the experience of playing in Indian conditions and carries the achievement of being an ISL winner. Sergio wanted us to get him on board and I am pleased that we could make that happen. We hope that he will bring his winning mentality to the table and help the team challenge for honours," he said.
NorthEast United FC had announced the signing of Japanese midfielder Katsumi Yusa earlier this week. At the same time, the Highlanders had also bolstered their Indian contingent by roping in Subrata Paul, Rowllin Borges, Sumit Passi, Shouvik Ghosh and Nirmal Chettri.