ISL 2021-22 Transfer News: Chennaiyin FC sign Hungarian Vladimir Koman, compete foreign players quota
The Hungary international is the club’s sixth and final foreign signing. “I’m happy to join Chennaiyin, because it’s a completely new atmosphere for me and a new experience. I would like to do my best to help the team to be successful and make the fans proud and happy,” he was quoted as saying in a release from Chennaiyin.
Koman made his senior national team debut for Hungary in 2010 and went on to play 36 matches, netting seven goals.
He was a vital cog in the country’s third-place finish in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and emerged as the second highest scorer with five goals.
He also guided the U-19 Hungarian side to the semi-finals at the 2008 UEFA European Championship. CFC co-owner Vita Dani said, “Vladimir is the perfect end to our foreign signings.
He’s an experienced player who has represented Hungary and turned out in top leagues. The Ukraine-born footballer began his professional career in 2006 with UC Sampdoria in the top-tier Italian league, Serie A.
In a career spanning over 15 years, the attacking midfielder has 300-plus club appearances, including 22 goals and 23 assists, to his name.
