ISL: Mumbai City FC sign veteran midfielder Bradden Inman

Mumbai City FC has signed the services of experienced midfielder Bradden Inman for the upcoming season of the Hero Indian Super League. The Australian has signed a one-year contract with the previous season champions and thus will stay with the club till the end of the forthcoming edition.

The 29-year old started his Football journey with Newcastle United youth academy. He has played for a decade in England and thus has all the experience under his belt. The Aussie midfielder has played for clubs like Crewe Alexandra, Peterborough United, and Rochdale AFC.

In 2019, he returned to play for Brisbane Roar in the A-league and scored four goals, and provided five assists in 25 matches he played for the club.

He was signed by ATK Mohun Bagan before the 2020-21 season and was loaned out to Odisha FC during the January transfer window. He played a total of 13 matches in the last edition, in which he scored a goal and provided two assists.

The Australian is pleased to sign a deal with the defending champions.

Inman said: “I am pleased to join the defending champions Mumbai City FC. They have a clear goal and ambition about where they see themselves in the immediate, which is to win trophies and be one of the best clubs in Asia, and my goal will be to do my best in my bid to help the club achieve its objectives.

“It’s been a wonderful experience so far, for me, to play in India, and I am really excited to have joined Mumbai City. I feel like I have unfinished business in the [Hero] ISL and I can assure the Club and the fans of my hunger to win football games with my new family.”

Head coach Sergio Lobera said: “We are delighted to have an experienced player like Bradden with us at Mumbai City. He’s a quality player, and he is someone who will strengthen our attacking unit. His strong play-making skills will bring a lot of intensity and energy into the side. I am looking forward to working with him, and I am eager to see him make a difference for us on the pitch.”