Mumbai City FC has announced that defender Rahul Bheke has signed a one-year contract extension, which will keep him with the team until 2024. The Indian footballer captained the team to victory in the ISL 2022-23 League Winners’ Shield and played an integral part in the team’s successful defensive set-up. Bheke played 17 matches last season and demonstrated an impressive passing accuracy of nearly 80%. He made 48 tackles, 40 clearances, and 41 blocks, building upon his excellent performance in the AFC Champions League the previous year. Bheke scored the winning goal against Air Force Club in that tournament.
Bheke expressed his excitement in signing a contract extension with his hometown club, saying that he is committed to building upon the team’s success in the past two years. The head coach, Des Buckingham, is thrilled to retain Bheke, calling him a leader and an ever-consistent professional performer. Buckingham believes that Bheke’s experience and willingness to continue learning and improving will be a crucial aspect to the team’s future success.
Mumbai fans will undoubtedly be happy to see one of their own staying with the team for another year. The announcement highlights the team’s commitment to retaining talented players while building for long-term success. With Bheke leading the way, Mumbai will undoubtedly be looking to take home even more silverware in the upcoming season.
