Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez in ISL. Photo: File Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez in ISL. Photo: File

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 Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez for the remainder of the Indian Super League (ISL) season.

Ammad Butt is leading the Pakistan hockey team with goalkeeper Ishtiag Abdullah Khan. Jungjun Lee is leading the Korean side and Taeseok Min is the coach. Jaehan Kim is their goalkeeper.

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.

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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 challenges 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.

Other Important Transfers - ISL 2024-25

1. The centre-forward, Aaren D'Silva has joined FC Goa from Hyderabad FC. He joins the Gaurs on a short-term deal until the end of the ongoing season.

2. Prabir Das is the second player to leave Kerala Blasters this season after Rahul KP. He joined Mumbai City FC on loan.

3. Dorielton Nascimento has joined Odisha FC after his impressive stint at the Forca Kochi FC in the Super League Kerala.

4. Rahul KP has joined Odisha FC on loan for the rest of the season from Kerala Blasters FC.goal11