Arnold Issoko is Mumbai City's final foreign recruit of the season

MUMBAI CITY FC completed their last international signing for the upcoming Indian Super League season by inducting 26-year-old Arnold Nkufo Issoko from Congo into their squad.

The club made the announcement on Tuesday and expressed confidence of a good showing after assembling a well-rounded side.

Arnold caught the eye of head coach Jorge Costa when he made his senior debut for Rebordosa AC in Portugal. The midfielder sharpened his skills in various lower divisions in the same country before graduating to the Primiera Liga with GD Chaves. He eventually made 65 appearances for the side and even scored eight goals.

“I have seen Arnold and like his commitment and spirit,” head coach Jorge Costa said. “He will be a perfect for us,” he added.

His exploits at Chaves led him to another top tier team, Vitoria de Setubal, where he made 36 appearances and scored a total of five goals.

In May 2016, he also represented his national team, against Romania in a friendly, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Having completed all their signings, CEO of Mumbai City FC Indranil Das Blah said,

"We have supported the coach in all his endeavours and we believe that he is on the right track to make this club achieve what it deserves."

"The team is training hard in Thailand and I am sure this shall be the season that the Islanders soar to new heights," he added.