ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City FC signs former Odisha FC captain Vinit Rai on permanent transfer
The HinduIndian Super League side Mumbai City FC has completed the signing of Indian midfielder and former Odisha FC captain, Vinit Rai, on a permanent transfer, the club announced on Saturday. “Mumbai City FC is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Vinit Rai following his loan spell,” an official club statement read, “The 25-year-old midfielder extends his stay at the Club after putting pen to paper on a one-year contract with the Islanders.” The Assam-born midfielder initially joined the Islanders in January 2022 on loan from Odisha FC and made 14 appearances for the club across all competitions, including the 2022 AFC Champions League. “Coach Des, his staff and everyone here has supported me wholeheartedly and I am determined to help the club achieve success just like we did last season.” Vinit played an influential role in the Islanders’ record-breaking ISL Shield win, featuring 11 times and scoring two spectacular goals against Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast United FC. A product of the Tata Football Academy, Vinit started his ISL career in 2016 and has played a total of 90 league games so far, featuring for Kerala Blasters, now defunct Delhi Dynamos, and Odisha FC before joining the Islanders.