Cleiton Silva Extends with East Bengal: A Pillar of Success

East Bengal's captain Cleiton Silva has signed a one-year extension to stay with the club until the end of the 2024-25 season. Silva, who was integral in East Bengal's Super Cup win and has been a top scorer in the Indian Super League, is thrilled to continue his journey with the team.


PTI | Kolkata | Updated: 20-06-2024 17:09 IST | Created: 20-06-2024 17:09 IST
Cleiton Silva Extends with East Bengal: A Pillar of Success
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East Bengal captain Cleiton Silva has inked a new one-year extension, ensuring his stay with the team until the end of the 2024-25 season. The announcement was made on Thursday by the reigning Super Cup champions.

Silva, who led the scoring charts during East Bengal's victorious Super Cup campaign, expressed his delight in continuing with the club. 'I've always given my best for our fans and our badge. Winning the Super Cup with East Bengal is one of the greatest moments of my career,' he stated.

Head coach Carles Cuadrat praised Silva's leadership, especially recalling his decisive extra-time goal in the Super Cup final that ended a 12-year national trophy drought for East Bengal. Cuadrat echoed the club's sentiment, saying, 'We are happy to continue working with a top professional like him.'

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