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Mumbai City, winners of the 2023-24 Indian Super League, retire Bipin Singh Thounaojam’s jersey number 29 as he departs after seven years.
Bipin Singh’s jersey has been retired by Mumbai City FC (Picture credit: Instagram @indiansuperleague)
Mumbai City, winners of the 2023-24 Indian Super League, have decided to retire Bipin Singh Thounaojam’s jersey number 29, as the winger departs the club after seven long years with the team. His contract expires on Saturday, May 31, and the club decided to honour his immense contribution.
Bipin joined Mumbai City in 2018 after stints with Shillong Lajong and Atletico de Kolkata and went on to become one of the most important figures in the team’s history.
During his time with the club, Bipin won two ISL Cups and two ISL Shields, playing a crucial role for the team over the years gone by.
Bipin was a key member of Mumbai City’s historic 2020-21 campaign, where they became the first team to win both the Indian Super League Cup and Shield in the same season.
Bipin’s brilliant match-winning goal in the final against ATK Mohun Bagan remains one of the most memorable moments in Indian Super League history. He bagged his second Indian Super League Cup in the 2023-24 season, making a decisive impact in the final with a brilliant goal, having been part of the team that bagged the League Shield in 2022-23 as well.
With 158 appearances and 28 goals, Bipin departs as the most capped player in the team’s history.
“It’s hard to say goodbye, but I leave with nothing but gratitude in my heart. Mumbai City has been my home for seven unforgettable years; this club has given me everything,” Bipin said in a statement.
Kandarp Chandra, CEO of Mumbai City, commented, “Bipin’s journey with Mumbai City has been truly special. Over the years, he’s made a meaningful impact on and off the pitch, delivering key moments and showing unwavering commitment to the club.”
“Bipin has been a pillar of our squad through the most historic moments in the club’s timeline. He complemented this and his key goal contributions over the years with his positive team persona on and off the pitch,” said Sujay Sharma, Director of Football, Mumbai City.
According to reports, East Bengal has completed the signing of Bipin on a multi-year contract ahead of the 2025-26 season.
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