Chennaiyin FC rope in young striker Irfan Yadwad
Chennaiyin FC have acquired the services of young talented striker Irfan Yadwad as the club's sixth signing ahead of the 2023-24 season.
The 22-year-old joined the Marina Machans on a multi-year deal after a productive 2022-23 season at Bengaluru United, where he scored 36 goals in 34 games.
"To arrive at a club like Chennaiyin FC is a moment of great pride for me and my family. I am looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the staff and our fans. I would also like to thank the club for giving me this opportunity," Irfan said in a media release on Friday.
The Goa-born striker played a crucial role in Bengaluru United's run in the I-League 2nd Division where he scored 13 goals. He also struck 15 goals to help his side finish runners-up in the BDFA Super Division, Karnataka’s first-tier football division.
Irfan also won the Stafford Challenge Cup with Bengaluru United and emerged as top scorer with eight goals.
