New Delhi: Sandesh Jikan will be the first Indian international soccer player to play in the League of Croatia Prva HNL after completing the transfer from ATK Mohun Bagenic to HNK Sibenik.
Named Indian soccer player last year, the 28-year-old child was in Croatia and witnessed a Sunday home victory against Hrvatski Dragovoljac.
“We expect good things from him because we have followed him on a different platform where we can see the past shows,” said Francisco Cardona, CEO of HNK Sibenik.
“Even though we know the adaptation process might take it a few weeks, we believe that with his quality and leadership, he will become an important team member.” He made a very good impression on the club’s staff and fans at that time he watched the last home match of the stands.
He showed his desire and energy for the team, “Cardona added.
Jhingan was eager to have the opportunity to move to HNK Sibenik in Prva HNL in Croatia.” I think I’m at my career stage where I really want to test myself at the highest level possible and I think this is the perfect platform for me.
As I said, it is my desire to play in Europe and I have taken this challenge in myself, “said the top defender.” Thank you very much for the head coach Mario Rosas and the owner and management to give me the opportunity to come here.
I can’t wait to go and hope to give 100 percent on every opportunity given, “added Jhingan.
Founded on December 1, 1932, HNK Sibenik returned to last season’s Premier Division under new management.
The club ends six in the league., Only two positions Under the qualifications to European competition.
The club is located in Sibenik, the Dalmatian region in Croatia, a city with a breath fortress who protected him for centuries and a beautiful Cathedral of St.
James, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list..
“We are very happy that Sandesh with us.
We know he will help us achieve the goals we have set for ourselves during the season.
It sounds here will help him grow up as a player and someone, ‘said HNK Sibenik Coach Mario Rosas.
The Spanish coach all praised Jhaya’s decision to get out of his cozy zone.
“We hope that he will continue to be an example for Indian footballers.
He has shown his ambition and competitiveness by wanting to get out of his comfortable zone and show what the Indian footballer did,” Rosas said.
Jhingan began his young career at the St.
Football Academy.
Stephen in Chandigarh and got a break in the best division with United Sikkim in 2011.
Sandesh, as the 21-year-old young soccer player first entered the advantage during the Super Indian first edition.
League (ISL) when he was decided by players who appeared in the league in 2014.
A achievement helped him get a place on the Senior Indian national team who made his debut in 2015 against Nepal in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The defender has two ISL runner-up medals with Kerala Blaster FC where he spent six years and moved to ATK Mohun Bagan by 2020 after missing the previous season due to injury.
Sandesh Jingan joined HNK Sibenik, to play in the top league of Croatia
