Bengaluru FC on Friday introduced the appointment of former Indian midfielder Renedy Singh as their assistant coach on a three-year-deal.
Renedy, who was most not too long ago the assistant coach and interim head coach at East Bengal, will probably be a part of Simon Grayson’s backroom workers for the 2023-24 season.
“This is a club that raised the standards of professionalism in Indian football, and I’m keen to play a part in their journey over the coming years,” stated Singh, after the completion of formalities on his deal.
“I’m looking forward to joining the team in preseason and working our way towards what will hopefully be another successful season.” Singh, who had an illustrious taking part in profession, turned out for East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan AC and Shillong Lajong amongst different golf equipment, earlier than hanging up his boots in 2015.
A former captain of the Indian National Team, Singh made 72 appearances for India between 1998 and 2011, and was a part of the facet that received the SAFF Championship (2005, 2011), Nehru Cup (2007, 2009) and AFC Challenge Cup (2008).
The Manipur-native was additionally a part of the Indian group on the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
“He (Renedy) brings with him a huge amount of experience both as a player and as a coach. His ability to bring the best out of Indian players will be vital,” stated Blues’ Director of Football, Darren Caldeira.
Between 2015 and 2016, Singh was assistant coach at FC Pune City, earlier than becoming a member of NEROCA FC as Head Coach in 2019.
Having joined East Bengal as assistant coach in 2020, he was appointed interim head coach for a short interval within the 2021-22 marketing campaign.
Notably, Singh fielded an all Indian eleven in opposition to Jamshedpur throughout his time period, the primary time this had occurred within the Indian Super League.
