Rwandan defender Emmanuel Imanishimwe has joined Indian Tremendous League facet Chennaiyin FC on an undisclosed deal.
The 31-year-old left-back joins the Indian membership after a troublesome spell with Cypriot facet AEL Limassol.
Chennaiyin FC head coach Vita Dani welcomed Imanishimwe to the membership, saying his expertise and management will add worth to the squad.
“Emmanuel is a participant we consider can convey one thing totally different to our squad. His expertise with the Rwanda nationwide staff speaks for itself, and we have now been impressed by what he can supply.
“He’s robust defensively, understands the sport properly, and brings useful management qualities. We’re blissful to have him with us and look ahead to seeing him contribute to the staff.”
Imanishimwe mentioned he was delighted to affix Chennaiyin and able to embrace a brand new problem in Indian soccer.
“I’m very blissful to affix Chennaiyin FC and to be a part of the staff this 12 months. I’m excited in regards to the membership’s challenge.
“I share the identical ambition because the staff, which is to struggle for each recreation and win as a lot as we are able to. We need to compete for the championship, and we’ll give all the pieces to realize that.”
Imanishimwe started his senior profession with Rayon Sports activities earlier than establishing himself as one in all Rwanda’s main defenders throughout a profitable spell with APR FC.
In 2021, he moved to Moroccan giants AS FAR Rabat, the place he performed a key function within the membership’s 2022/23 Botola Professional League title-winning marketing campaign.
He later joined AEL Limassol, gaining European expertise earlier than making the change to India.
At worldwide stage, Imanishimwe has been a daily member of Rwanda’s senior nationwide staff, incomes greater than 30 caps and representing the Amavubi in regional and continental competitions.
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Keita at present performs for Tunisian facet Olympique Béja and is anticipated to reach in Kigali throughout the subsequent 24 hours, barring any last-minute adjustments.
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