Mumbai City FC announces the signing of Akash Mishra from Hyderabad FC for the Indian Super League
In advance of the Indian Super League (ISL) season, Mumbai City FC announced on Monday that it has reached a transfer deal with Hyderabad FC to acquire Akash Mishra for an undisclosed sum.
According to an MCFC announcement, left-back Mishra will join the team on a five-year deal that lasts through May 2028.
The ISL’s transfer period started on June 9 and runs until August 31.
Mishra joined Hyderabad FC in the 2020–21 season and participated in their 2021–22 ISL-winning season when they defeated Kerala Blasters in the championship game.
Mishra received the ‘Young-Player-of-the-Year’ award from the Football Players’ Association of India in 2022.
Mishra, who is from Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh, made his international debut against Oman in a friendly match in March 2021 and has since appeared in 16 games for India.
Mishra made 23 appearances for Indian Arrows over two seasons after making his I-League debut in the 2018–19 campaign. He also played on the squad that won the SAFF U-18 Championship in 2019.
In a statement issued by Mumbai City FC, Mishra was cited as stating, “I’ve spoken to coach Des (Buckingham), who has shown a lot of faith in me. To be able to play football the way he envisions it, is one of the many things that excites me about joining Mumbai City FC.”
“Akash is a promising prospect and boasts a broad variety of good traits necessary in today’s game. Des Buckingham, head coach of MCFC, stated, “His signing up keeps our pledge to nurture young players, and we are happy he has trusted our club to advance in the next stage of his career.
