Chennai:Two-time champions Chennaiyin FC has roped in Brazil’s Emerson Gomes de Moura, better known as Memo, on a free transfer for the 2020-21 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) starting next month.
The 32-year-old joins CFC on the expiry of his contract at Jamshedpur FC, having spent the previous three campaigns there, the club said in a statement on Sunday Known for his versatility as a defensive midfielder and central defender, Memo is set to add experience and stability to Chennaiyin’s ranks. “I am delighted to be a part of the Chennaiyin family. The upcoming season will be fantastic, I am certain. It is a pity we won’t be able to feel the warmth of the fans in the stands, as they are truly incredible and loyal,” said an excited Memo from his hometown in Brazil.
“Every time I have played in Chennai, I have truly felt their passion. They will always be in our thoughts, and we have to work hard and be united to achieve glory. A unique ISL awaits us, which will be a spectacle in itself.” (PTI)
