Indian Super League team Mumbai City FC has extended the contract of captain Rahul Bheke by one year. The 32-year-old defender will now be wearing the light blue jersey until 2024. Bheke led the team to win the League Winners’ Shield in the ISL 2022-23 season and played a crucial role in their solid defense, allowing only 21 goals in 20 league matches. He made 48 tackles, 40 clearances, and 41 blocks last season with a fine passing accuracy of almost 80%.
Bheke expressed his excitement about extending his journey with his hometown team, saying that he has cherished a bond like no other with the Mumbai City family. He is committed to building on the success of the last two years and is ready to get going for the upcoming season. Head coach Des Buckingham also expressed his delight in retaining Bheke, who he called a leader within the group and an ever-consistent performer and top professional.
As a Mumbai native, Bheke understands the fabric of the club and knows what it means to represent Mumbai City. His experience and willingness to continue learning and improving have been a key part of their success. Buckingham believes that Bheke will continue to play a big part in their team in the future, and he is another essential piece to their puzzle as they continue to build for the upcoming season.
Mumbai City FC is one of the most dominant teams in the Indian Super League, with a strong and experienced squad. They have won two league titles in the last three seasons and would be looking to add another one in the upcoming season. With Bheke’s contract extension, the team has secured another critical component of their roster for the next season.
