ISL 2022-23: Rahim Ali extends stay at Chennaiyin FC until 2024, CHECK DETAILS

ISL 2022-23 – Rahim Ali extends stay at Chennaiyin FC until 2024: Chennaiyin FC announce that Rahim Ali has extended his contract in a new deal that will keep him at the club till 2024.

Rahim Ali is one of the handfuls of members of the Chennaiyin squad that reached the Hero ISL final in the 2019-20 season. He has made 40 appearances for the club spanning over three years scoring four times and assisting twice.

Rahim Ali reacts after extending the contract with Chennaiyin FC:

On committing to the club for two more years, Rahim Ali said, “I’m thrilled to sign a new contract with Chennaiyin FC. There was never a doubt in my mind. I’m not going anywhere.”

The forward was also a part of the famous squad that took part in the U-17 World Cup in India in 2017. He made three appearances including one start against Colombia U-17.

ISL 2022-23 season is all upon us. Rahim Ali extends stay at Chennaiyin FC until 2024. Check out what Ali has to say. — ISL 2022-23 season is all upon us. Rahim Ali extends stay at Chennaiyin until 2024. Check out what Ali has to say.

Rahim has also made 31 appearances for I-League outfit Indian Arrows FC, which is primarily considered a home for India’s biggest young talents. Currently, Chennaiyin are having their preseason at Newtown, Kolkata for the upcoming Durand Cup. The competition begins on 16 August 2022.

Chennaiyin FC on Rahim’s contract extension

The 22-year-old is also a current member of the Indian National team, having made six appearances since his debut in September 2021.

“Over the years Rahim molded himself into one of the most exciting young talents in the country. Valuable experience with the Indian national team and youth on his side, his extension is a huge positive for our team,” co-owner Vita Dani said after the extension of the 22-year-old’s contract.

Rahim was also part of the squad that won the SAFF Championship in 2021. He came off the bench in three games including the final against Nepal where he assisted India’s third and final goal. So, this is all about Rahim Ali and his contract extension. According to recent rumors, Rahim Ali was linked with a move to East Bengal. However, Chennaiyin FC have put these rumors to bed after announcing his extension with the club.

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