MUMBAI, July 8: Mumbai City FC on Saturday announced the signing of Nathan Rodrigues and Franklin Nazareth, two talented youngsters from Reliance Foundation Young Champs.
The two 19-year-old players join the Islanders on four-year contracts until May 2027.
Hailing from Goa, Nathan started his journey in the Churchill Brothers’ youth system and was scouted by RFYC in 2019.
Once a midfielder at Churchill, Nathan later transitioned into playing in defence with the help of his coaches here. Franklin came through the ranks of his hometown team, FC Pune City, before being scouted by RFYC in 2019 after playing in the RFYS National School Championship.
Franklin is a strong defensive midfielder with good positioning and passing range.(PTI)
