East Bengal FC signed Serbian defender Aleksandar Pantić for the rest of Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. This move comes as Jose Antonio Pardo has been sidelined due to a foot injury.
Aleksandar Pantić, had the experience of playing at top European clubs like Villarreal CF, Red Star Belgrade, and Dynamo Kyiv. He has also represented Serbia’s U-19 and U-21 teams.
Aleksandar Pantić had expressed his excitement for joining East Bengal FC. He said, “It gives me immense pleasure to join a legendary club like East Bengal. The club has had many wonderful moments this season and I want to do my best to make our fans happier. I am grateful to Coach Carles and the East Bengal management for giving me this opportunity. Joy East Bengal!”
Meanwhile, East Bengal FC and Spanish defender Jose Antonio Pardo have mutually agreed to part ways following the confirmation of his injury, which is now expected to keep him out for the remainder of the season. The 35-year-old sustained a foot injury during their 3-2 loss against NorthEast United FC and was forced to be substituted off at halftime.
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