Emil Benny has joined NorthEast United FC from I-League champions Gokulam Kerala.
The midfielder from Wayanad, Kerala has made 32 appearances for the Malabarians. Having come through their youth academy.
Furthermore, he has won back to back titles with the Kerala club.
The Highlanders announced: “NorthEast United FC have secured the signing of midfielder Emil Benny ahead of the new Hero Indian Super League (ISL) season to bolster their squad.
“Benny is the team’s second signing of the transfer window after they acquired Jithin MS last week.
“Like Jithin, Benny also joins from Hero I-League champions Gokulam Kerala and comes after two solid seasons with the Kerala side who won back-to-back I-League titles in the last two years.
“He made 32 appearances for Gokulam Kerala and scored four times while also gaining experience of playing the AFC Cup.
“Benny joins a strong Indian group at the Highlanders that include players like goalkeeper Mirshad Michu, midfielders Imran Khan and Pragyan Gogoi and defenders Mashoor Shereef, Provat Lakra and Gurjinder Kumar.
“Marco Balbul is slowly beginning to shape his squad ahead of the new Hero ISL season. Having taken over as the club’s new head coach earlier this month.”
“We have been keeping an eye on Emil for last two seasons in the I-League. Where he was one of the emerging players of the league.
“He is a phenomenal talent with the potential to become a member of the national squad in the upcoming seasons. We have high hopes on him,” Ohad Efrat, NorthEast United FC’s Technical Director said reacting the new signing.
