Nicole Ryall, Mumbai Uncensored, June 17 2021:
Amey Ranawade of Mumbai City FC signed a four-year contract extension with the club on Thursday, committing his career to the Islanders until May 2025.
Amey, who was born in Mumbai, graduated from the AIFF Elite Academy and went on
to play in the I-League for DSK Shivajians and Mohun Bagan, as well as two stints in the ISL for
FC Goa. He signed for his hometown club Mumbai City FC ahead of the 2020-21 season, after most
recently playing for Bengaluru United in the I-League 2nd Division.
The 23-year-old local youngster came into Sergio Lobera’s side and went on to make 20
appearances for the Islanders during a remarkable season in which they won the ISL League
Winners’ Shield and the ISL Cup in the Final.
“Joining Mumbai City FC last year was one of the best decisions I’ve taken in my career. Over the
last year, this club has not only given me the confidence to show what I can do on the pitch but
has been like my family and like any family, they have stood by me in good times and bad,” said
Ranawade in an official statement.
“As a Mumbaikar, I am delighted to continue being a part of my home club and this great
family.” I’d also like to thank Sergio Lobera and the rest of the Mumbai City team for believing in
me. I am aware that the future will present many new challenges, and I am prepared to reinstate
everyone’s faith in me by giving my all for my city, my club, and the fans,” Ranawade added.
The right-sided fullback was an important part of the Islanders’ set-up under Sergio Lobera, and
now that he has committed his long-term future to the club, Amey will be expected to play a key
role for the reigning ISL champions in the 2021-22 season, when Mumbai City FC compete in
their first continental campaign in the AFC Champions League in 2022.
“Amey is a high-quality player with the perfect disposition for a young professional. He is
constantly ready to learn new things and never shies away from a challenge. He has
demonstrated time and time again that he is a true fighter “Sergio Lobera, the head coach of
Mumbai City FC, stated.
“We’re delighted Amey has opted to devote his future to Mumbai City FC because it only
strengthens our belief in him and demonstrates that he can continue to be an important part of
his home city and this club for a long time,” he added.
