NEW DELHI, May 30: NorthEast United Football Club today signed midfielder Katsumi Yusa for the upcoming edition of the Indian Super League.
The agile and athletic footballer, who hails from Japan, had displayed unrivalled form in the I-league, playing for Mohun Bagan AC and became one of the most prominent faces in Indian football fraternity.
Excited about the new addition to the team, John Abraham, owner of NEUFC said, �It feels amazing to welcome Katsumi Yusa to NorthEast United Football Club. I have personally followed his game in the past few years and I am completely convinced that he would prove to be our ace secret weapon in critical situations.
�In the Indian football scenario, Katsumi Yusa is a name that needs no introduction. Participating in key championships like Federation Cup, AFC Cup, I-League, he has always risen above challenge, outperforming himself at every critical match. With his appointment, we are affirmative for a spectacular show at the upcoming edition of ISL.�
Yusa made his debut in 2007, playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J League Division 1. Following his transfer from San Lorenzo, he joined ONGC in 2011.
He joined Mohun Bagan AC in 2013 and has established himself as a strategic and strong midfielder.
NEUFC had earlier signed the likes of Rowlin Borges, Subrata Paul and Nirmal Chettri. � PTI
