Mumbai: Mumbai City FC has retained Sehnaj Singh for the 2017-18 Indian Super League (ISL) season. The former Mumbai FC midfielder was used as a right-back for most parts of the last season which saw him in action for 1179 minutes. Signing a two-year deal Sehnaj will be a part of the club from 2017-2019.

The 23-year-old Gurdaspur academy product is a highly rated defensive midfielder known for his hard tackling and serious defending and does not hesitate on having a try at the opponents goal.

Commenting on the selection, Indranil Das Blah, CEO, Mumbai City FC said, “Sehnaj was an integral part of our team last year. His versatility was one of the major reasons why we have decided to retain him. Looking forward to him being a mainstay in the team for years to come.”

After extending his stay at the club, Sehnaj Singh said, “Glad to be back to play for Mumbai City FC. The fans support and the team's vision was what convinced me to re-sign for the team. I hope I can play a big part in the team's performances this season.”