Transfer window: Harbour City sign a left-back from the academy of a rival

Harbour City announced the signing of Rohit Balan, a 20-year-old left-back, after he impressed in the junior league.

The club says he will first play for the reserves.

Balan, a left-back who also plays as a winger, scored 11 goals and set up 9 in the junior league last season. The fee is reported at around 40 lakh rupees (demo), which would be a club record for a defender under 21.

Harbour City's coach said he sees the player as "the future of the left side" but will be given time. The registration window closes on 31 October.

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