Mohun Bagan Super Giant have signed Anirudh Thapa in the largest deal ever signed by an Indian footballer in history. Anirudh Thapa, an India international, has left Chennaiyin FC after seven years with the club. Thapa was the two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champion’s longest-serving player and a fan favourite at the ‘Marina Arena’.
The man from Dehradun has signed a contract that will keep him earning 3 crore rupees per season until 2028, making him the highest-paid Indian. Thapa was a player who the Mariners had long admired, dating back to the days of Antonio Habas, and the drama ended on Monday, June 12th.
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Thapa was on the verge of joining Mohun Bagan Super Giants a year ago but instead chose to sign a three-year contract with Chennaiyin FC. Despite having only one year left on his contract, Mohun Bagan’s head coach, Juan Fernando, has successfully achieved his key goal. Mohun Bagan had to contend with their traditional transfer window rivals, Mumbai City FC.
Chennaiyin FC received a transfer fee of 3 crores for their captain and prized possession. The 25-year-old will also gain some additional benefits by joining the historical club and relocating to Kolkata.
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Thapa progressed through the AIFF academies before drawing the attention of Chennaiyin FC in 2016. He rapidly established himself as a crucial midfielder, demonstrating his technical talents, vision, and ball control. He has been with the Marina Machans since then, and he played a key role in their 2017-18 ISL championship season. The Dehradun-born player has made 125 appearances for CFC and scored 13 goals. He has led the team to the 2019-20 ISL final and the 2019 Super Cup final.
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