PANAJI: Seriton Fernandes has signed a new contract with FC Goa, extending his stay with the Gaurs till the summer of 2024; states a press release. The new deal will see the India international defender remain with the Indian Super League club for seven seasons after being selected in Round 7 of the ISL Player Draft in 2017.
“I’m delighted to extend my stay with FC Goa,” Seriton Fernandes told fcgoa.in after putting pen-to-paper on his new contract.
“I made my ISL debut with the club nearly five years ago, and I realise that I’ve grown a lot as a footballer since then. FC Goa have played a huge role in my development, and I will happily continue to repay the team with complete love and commitment.
“As one of FC Goa’s senior players, I also understand that I’m at a position where I have to look after not just myself, but also the rest of my team. And there’s a lot that I can and have to do.
“We have an excellent record in the league, but are yet to win the title – and now my full focus will be on getting the club the silverware that they fully deserve.”
FC Goa Director of Football, Ravi Puskur expressed his happiness on Fernandes’ extension.
“Seriton has been a vital cog in FC Goa’s wheel for the best part of 5 seasons now. In those five seasons, he’s established himself as not just one of the best right-backs in the country but as a senior statesman in the dressing room. It was only prudent for us to continue with him given his consistent performances over the years,” said Puskur.
“He’s adapted well to the demands of his position over the years but we believe he has a lot more to give and with our new coaching staff on board, we’ll be looking to push his limits even further and endeavour to make him a marauding full back and expose his attacking potential to the full.
“After the disappointment of missing out on the playoffs last season, we’re keen to get the team back into the positions that it has been accustomed to and we expect Seriton to play a big part in getting us there.”
