After signing their new contracts with FC Goa, defender Seriton Fernandes and midfielder Princeton Rebello spoke to the media about their desire to help the club win silverware in the upcoming Hero Indian Super League season.
India international Seriton Fernandes has officially signed a new contract with FC Goa, extending his stay with the Indian Super League (ISL) club until the summer of 2024. Seriton represented the Gaurs in more than 100 ISL matches between 2017 and 2022 and occasionally led the club in the 2020-21 season.
The 29-year-old defender has previously worked with Carlos Pena, who was just appointed head coach. He enjoyed a great friendship with the Spaniard during their time together as teammates at FC Goa. On being asked about his decision to stay at the club, he replied:
Seriton has been a standout player in the ISL since his debut with FC Goa. No one has featured in as many games across the past five seasons, demonstrating a high degree of quality and consistency. The right-back has found himself at the vanguard of his team’s spirited revivals on many occasions.
Seriton Fernandes has big boots to fill in the absence of Ivan Garrido. The Goan defender stated that he is up for any challenge and believes that his experience will be invaluable in assisting his teammates to progress. Fernandes said:
“FC Goa is my home and my dream is to win the ISL” - Princeton Rebello
It’s going to be an important campaign at FC Goa this season for midfielder Princeton Rebello as well. The young Indian midfielder has become a favourite of many Goan fans.
When asked why he preferred Goa over other ISL teams, the youngster replied:
The Gaurs will be hoping for the youngster to step up a level and become a mainstay in the side after a sporadic start to last season. Princeton, a key member of Goa’s development team, helped the Dev Team win the Goa Pro League in the 2018-19 season.
When asked about his long tenure with the club as well as his future plans, Princeton replied:
Hyderabad FC are the defending champions. They beat Kerala Blasters FC 3-1 in a penalty shootout to lift their maiden ISL title in the 2021-22 season.
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