MARGAO: SC East Bengal has secured the services of Brazilian Young striker Marcelo Ribeiro Dos Santos with loans from Gil Vicente FC until the end of the season submitting to clears, the club announced on Monday.
Marcelo joined the Red and Golden Brigades from PrimeIriga in Portugal where he arranged his trade for Gil Vicente FC.
Marcelo made his debut for Gil Vicente FC last year in August.
Before he joined Portuguese clothing Gil Vicente FC, a 24-year-old child played for Spanish club Burgos CF and Sanse.
“I am happy to join SC East Bengal.
This is one of the biggest clubs in India and I really look forward to joining the team and helping them in the league,” he said after putting a pen to the club.
SC Bengal Timur holds Mumbai City FC to a 0-0 draw in their last sightseeing in ISL.
Kolkata’s side announced Spain Mario Rivera as their head coach for the remaining Indian Super League season at the beginning of the new year.
The club is at the bottom of the table with six points in 10 matches and is scheduled to face the next face Jamshedpur FC on Tuesday.