- KOCHI — Kerala
Blasters have signed young goalkeeper Arsh Anwer Shaikh on a three-year deal,
committing his future to the club until 2028.
- Arsh is widely regarded as one of the most promising
goalkeepers in the country. He joins the Blasters from Mohun Bagan Super Giant,
where he developed into a dependable presence within the squad and gained
valuable experience in prestigious domestic and continental competitions,
including the Indian Super League, Durand Cup, Super Cup and AFC Cup.
- Born in Chhattisgarh, Arsh has steadily progressed through
Indian football’s competitive landscape with a calm and mature presence between
the sticks. Known for his strong reflexes, composure under pressure and ability
to organize his defence, he brings a confident and ambitious mindset to the
Blasters setup.
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- “I’m really happy to join Kerala Blasters FC. This club is
from a place where football is loved deeply, and I have always seen how
passionate the fans are. Also, I’m looking forward to this new chapter in my
career. I believe this is the right environment for me to learn, gain more
experience and grow as a player. I will work hard every day and give my best to
help the team in any way I can," Arsh said in a statement.
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- On the signing, Abhik Chatterjee, CEO of Kerala Blasters FC,
said, “We are focused on assembling a team that understands our long-term
vision as well as our competitive goals. Strengthening our goalkeeping
department is a key part of that process, and bringing in a young, talented goalkeeper
like Arsh is a step in that direction.
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- "We see him as someone who can develop with us and be a
part of the bigger project we are working on at this club. We believe in his
potential. Our focus remains on investing in promising Indian players who can
become the backbone of our future.”
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- Sharing his thoughts on Arsh’s arrival, Karolis Skinkys,
Sporting Director of Kerala Blasters FC, said, “Arsh is a young goalkeeper with
good natural talent. He has strong fundamentals, a good mentality, and stays
calm under pressure. We believe his arrival will increase the competition in
our goalkeeping group, which is important for pushing everyone to a higher
level. He has a profile that we liked, and we are confident he can develop well
with us and become an important part of the squad.”
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- Arsh becomes Blasters' second signing of the summer transfer
window, following the arrival of Amey Ranawade. He will add further strength to
a goalkeeping unit that includes Sachin Suresh and Nora Fernandes, who joined
the club last season.
