Chandigarh (Face2News)
RoundGlass Punjab FC announced the signing of CK Vineeth from SC East Bengal. Hailing from Kannur, Kerala, Vineeth is a talented and versatile striker who is also comfortable playing as a winger or midfielder. Vineeth brings on board eight years of professional experience and has played in a variety of domestic and international tournaments such as the I-League, the Indian Super League, the Asian Football Confederation Cup, the Hero Super Cup, and the Federation Cup.
The 33-year-old also brings proven title-winning experience, having won the I-League twice and the Federation Cup at Bengaluru FC.
“RoundGlass Punjab FC is one of the most renowned football clubs in Punjab and the country. I am glad to be part of such a professional team and look forward to contributing towards the Club’s challenge for the league title this season,” said Vineeth.
Recently appointed RoundGlass Punjab FC First Team Head Coach Ashley Westwood welcomed Vineeth, saying he is an experienced player who will be a valuable addition to the squad. “I know Vineeth well from my time at Bengaluru FC. He has great potential, and we are looking forward to grooming him as key attacking player in the team. Vineeth’s precision, experience, and vision are quite good and his past record of scoring crucial goals will help the team. We will empower him to deliver his best,” said Ashley.
Director of Football, RoundGlass Punjab FC, Nikolas Topoliatis, added, “Vineeth will be a great asset to the Club as he comes with many years of experience and brings a strong value system that he can impart to younger players. We have got the perfect striker for our Club.”
The signing comes in the wake of other recent signings including Ashis Pradhan, Kean Lewis, Gurtej Singh, Shankar Sampingiraj, Robin Singh, and Rino Anto. The quality, dynamism, and experience of these new players will not only enable RoundGlass Punjab FC to challenge for titles, but also move the team closer to its vision of playing a fast, progressive, and positive brand of football.