ISL: Mizoram defender Jerry Lalrinzuala signs contract extension at Chennaiyin FC

Chennai: Talented Mizoram left back Jerry Lalrinzuala on Thursday extended his stay at the Chennaiyin FC after signing a new multi-year deal with the ISL outfit. In to fifth season for Chennaiyin, Jerry has so far made 65 appearances for the club and played a pivotal role in the 2017-18 ISL title triumph as he featured in all but one game in that campaign.

From #SingaKutti to #Singam, @JerryRinzuala has grown leaps and bounds in Chennaiyin Blue

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“I am very happy to have extended my time at Chennaiyin after another memorable season last time out. My journey with the club so far has been an incredible learning experience; everyone associated with it over the years has moulded me into the footballer I am today,” the India international was quoted as saying in a press release. “I can’t wait to wear the CFC jersey again and continue fighting for our passionate supporters,” he added. Vita Dani, co-owner of Chennaiyin FC, said, “Jerry is a fantastic talent whose qualities have been nurtured at Chennaiyin FC over the years. “We are incredibly proud to see the progress he has made, becoming a tenacious and gritty presence who has been a vital component of our recent success. And we are excited to see him developing further and contributing to the club’s ambitions.” [caption id=“attachment_8656511” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”]  Jerry Lalrinzuala of Chennaiyin FC played a pivotal role in the club’s 2017-18 ISL title triumph. Sportzpics for ISL[/caption] An AIFF Elite Academy graduate, Jerry joined CFC in 2016 and became the league’s youngest goal scorer in a game against FC Goa in the same year. He made his senior debut in June 2017 against Nepal in a friendly.