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ISL 2024-25, Winter Transfer Window: East Bengal FC Ropes In Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez

Mumbai City FC, FC Goa, and Odisha FC, East Bengal FC ﷺhave already begun their business, with other clubs expected to follow suit soon

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Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez in ISL. Photo: File
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January transfer window for the Indian Super League 2024-25 opening with a big name like Rahul KP leaving Kerala Blasters FC to join Odisha FC. The window is scheduled to open till 31 January 2025. (More Football News)

Mumbai City FC, FC Goa, and Odisha FC, East Bengal FC have🅺 already begun their business, with other clubs expected to follow suit soon.

East Bengal has signed Venezuelan national team forward ♓Richard𝓡 Enrique Celis Sanchez for the remainder of the Indian Super League (ISL) season.

Celis, who joins from Academia Puerto Cabello, is a versatile attacker🔯 capable of playing as a left winger or centre-forward. He has had a successful career with top clubs in Venezuela, including Caracas FC and Millonarios FC in Colombia, and has also played in Slovakia.

At 28 years old, Celis has significant experience, having scored in over 250 matches and playing for the Venezuelan national team in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and Copa America.

“I am thrilled to join East Bengal and can't wait to embrace the challeng🅷es ahead,” Celis said.

East Bengal♓'s head coach, Oscar Bruzon, added that they expect Celis's talent and commitment to embody the club's values as they aim for success. Currently, East Bengal is 11th in the🃏 13-team ISL standings, with eight losses and two draws in 14 matches.

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