ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters FC’s Adrian Luna signs contract extension; Hyderabad FC sign defender Soyal Joshy

Kerala Blasters FC’s midfielder Adrian Luna has signed a contract extension with the club ahead of the ninth season of the Hero Indian Super League 2022-23, the club announced on their social media handle on Friday.

Luna had scored six goals and provided seven assists, which was the highest for the club, in the previous edition of the tournament and thus he had played an instrumental role in taking the Tuskers to the final of the season.

The Uruguayan midfielder, who is known for his attacking game, played 24 matches for Melbourne City in the 2020-21 season the A-league. The 30-year-old had scored three goals and also provided four assists in the 2021 season for Melbourne City in the A-league.

Luna is delighted to join hands with the club and he will look to give his best to the team.

“I am thrilled to be part of the Yellow Army and honoured to have renewed my contract with KBFC. My first experience in Kerala has been remarkable and I believe my next two years with the club will be tremendous. I hope to give my best performance in each game and to get the best for the team in the coming season,” said Luna after putting pen to paper.

“As I said last season, Adrian fits perfectly in the club and is one of the most valuable players in ISL. He has a great personality and he is a player who brought something special to our team. We are all delighted about his extension,” said Kerala Blasters FC’s head coach Ivan Vukomanovic.

On the other hand, ISL champions Hyderabad FC have signed the services of Soyal Joshy ahead of the forthcoming season of the tournament.

“It is definitely a very exciting moment for my professional development to be joining the ISL champions Hyderabad FC,” said Soyal, after signing his contract.

“I would like to thank Hyderabad FC coaches and management for their trust in me and I am looking forward to joining my new teammates in the preseason,” he added.