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Mohun Bagan confirmed Sayan Banerjee’s arrival through their official social media handles a few hours ago, ending days of speculation surrounding the transfer.

From East Bengal to Mohun Bagan

Sayan Banerjee had joined East Bengal during the 2023-24 season from Kalighat Milan Sangha. Under coach Bino George, the young footballer quickly impressed with his performances for the club’s youth side.

His development soon earned him opportunities with East Bengal’s senior team, where he started attracting attention with his performances in domestic competitions.

Although Sayan featured in the Calcutta Football League under Bino George last season, he did not receive regular opportunities with the senior squad. As a result, discussions regarding a possible transfer gained momentum ahead of the new season.

Important Role in Super Cup Triumph

Sayan was also part of the East Bengal setup during the club’s successful Kalinga Super Cup campaign and reportedly played an important role during that period.

However, with limited first-team opportunities available, the player decided to seek a fresh challenge elsewhere. Mohun Bagan emerged as the frontrunner for his signature, and the deal has now finally been completed.

Training Set to Begin Soon

According to reports, Sayan Banerjee is expected to join Mohun Bagan’s training camp very soon as preparations for the upcoming Calcutta Football League and other domestic tournaments gather pace.

The move is being seen as an important addition to Mohun Bagan’s reserve and developmental setup, especially as the club looks to strengthen its squad with young Bengali talent.

Big Opportunity in Green-and-Maroon

The upcoming season could prove crucial for Sayan’s career. Mohun Bagan are expected to use the CFL as a platform for several young footballers, and the talented winger will be eager to establish himself in the Green-and-Maroon jersey.

Fans will now be watching closely to see whether Sayan Banerjee can replicate his earlier promise and make a strong impact for Mohun Bagan in the new campaign.

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However, the momentum did not continue in the Super Cup, where Mohun Bagan failed to progress beyond the group stage. The focus then shifted to the Indian Super League (ISL). Although the team started the season positively, they later dropped crucial points in several important matches, including a setback against Mumbai City FC.

The single-leg format of the tournament made the title race even more competitive. Despite winning their final match after coming from behind, Mohun Bagan could not retain the ISL crown, as East Bengal FC secured the title on goal difference.

Now, the Mariners are looking to put last season behind them and focus on regaining their rhythm in the upcoming campaign.

Reserve Team Begins CFL Preparations

As part of that preparation, Mohun Bagan’s reserve side started training for the Calcutta Football League (CFL) from Wednesday evening. Several players caught attention during the opening session, including Raj Basfore, Tanmoy and defender Dipendu Biswas.

Dipendu, who did not receive many opportunities with the senior team during the previous ISL season, is expected to play an important role in the CFL campaign under coach Bastab Roy.

The Indian defender featured only in a handful of matches during the ISL, Durand Cup and Super Cup last season. However, the coaching staff reportedly has high expectations from him heading into the new campaign.

“We Want to Become CFL Champions”

After the team’s first training session, Dipendu Biswas expressed optimism about Mohun Bagan’s chances in the Calcutta Football League.

“We have not won the CFL title for many years. But we are hopeful that this time we will perform well and become champions,” he said while speaking to reporters.

The defender also highlighted the balance within the squad and stressed the importance of guiding younger players in the team.

“Our team has many good and experienced footballers. At the same time, there are a few juniors as well. We will try to motivate them,” Dipendu added.

Big Expectations From Young Players

Mohun Bagan’s management and coaching staff are expected to use the Calcutta Football League as a platform to evaluate young and fringe players ahead of the bigger domestic competitions later in the season.

For players like Dipendu Biswas, the CFL could prove to be a crucial opportunity to earn regular game time and push for a stronger role in the senior setup.

With preparations already underway, the Green-and-Maroon brigade will now look to end their long wait for another Calcutta Football League title and build momentum for the upcoming season.

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The CFL is set to begin later this month, and the Green-and-Maroon brigade will be aiming to end their long wait for the title. Mohun Bagan last won the competition in 2018. Despite producing strong performances in recent years and winning the Reliance Foundation Development League, the club has failed to add another major domestic trophy to its cabinet.

This season, the team has begun training under the guidance of coach Bastab Roy, with Nilanjan Guha serving as assistant coach.

Several Young Players Attend Training

A number of promising footballers were present during Wednesday’s training session, including Dipendu Biswas and returning defender Raj Basfore. Players like Roshan and Tanmoy also took part in the session as preparations officially got underway.

Speaking about the early start to training, Bastab Roy explained that beginning preparations in advance would help the squad gain valuable time before the competition begins.

“We started training early so that we can have more time in hand. The players who featured in the ISL finished their season on May 21, so they need some minimum rest. Everything has been communicated to them and they will gradually join the squad,” Roy said.

CFL Could Become Platform for ISL Players

Bastab Roy also spoke about the importance of the Kolkata League for players who did not receive regular game time in the Indian Super League.

“Those who did not play regularly in the ISL now have a platform to prove themselves here. By performing well, they can earn another opportunity to return to the ISL setup. This is beneficial for them,” he stated.

His comments indicate that the CFL could serve as an important development stage for young and fringe players looking to break into Mohun Bagan’s senior squad in the future.

Focus Currently on Fitness and Preparation

When asked about his new responsibility, Bastab Roy avoided discussing long-term expectations and instead emphasized the importance of preparing the players properly for the season ahead.

The Bengali coach made it clear that his immediate priority is to ensure that every player reaches full match fitness before competitive action begins.

With Mohun Bagan eager to regain domestic dominance, the early start to training reflects the club’s determination to build momentum before the new campaign officially kicks off.