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As Exclusively revealed last year on MBFT (via MohunBagan_Fan
twitter), Mohun Bagan has finally secured the contract extension with
two of Bagan's fan favourites Dimi Petratos, also known as DimiGod to
Mohun Bagan faithfulls, and, the Viking Joni Kauko.
Bagan's demigod Dimitri Petratos has been offered a new deal at the club.
Mohun Bagan have offered him an extension till 2026. Talks are going pretty well between both the parties.#MBLive pic.twitter.com/RG0CKpn6R0
— Mohun Bagan Fan (@MohunBagan_Fan) June 16, 2023
MBFT reported last year in June, that a long term contract till '26 is being offered to Dimi Petratos, and, as already revealed, Dimitri has agreed to the extension.
Dimitri DimiGOD Petratos is set to stay till 2026; also option of a Further year is included in the deal.
Don't forget, @MBFT89 were the first ones to report this info. pic.twitter.com/HyLmHvbyZB
— Mohun Bagan Fan (@MohunBagan_Fan) March 16, 2024
Recently, before the Kolkata Derby, the Emami East Bengal management contacted Dimitri's entourage for a possible transfer in summer, only to get rejected. Few days later, Dimi provided a Masterclass performance in the Derby, scoring 1 and creating 2 goals; followed by the iconic Sten Gun celebration.
MBFT understands Dimitri is penning a 2+1 year deal with the club, making sure to keeping the Aussie star atleast for next 2 years.
Also revealed by MBFT last year in October, Mohun Bagan is planning long term contract with Joni Kauko, if he passes the fitness test. And, Joni has surprised everyone since coming back, controlling the Midfield and creating havoc in the opponents defence with his through balls.
When everyone "TERMINATED", we sticked to our "EXTENSION".
And yes, You heard about Joni Kauko’s extension, first here on MBFT, as we published this info on October 15th, 2023.
Click Here to Read More ⤵️https://t.co/bv1VkPUX7H
— MBFT : Mohun Bagan (@MBFT89) January 31, 2024
Joni is very dear to Mohun Bagan SG chairman Sanjeev Goenka, and the management doesn't want to loose out on him so soon. The viking has agreed to an extension too, based on his fitness as a medical test will be held before the extension.
As per MBFT sources, the Midfield maestro is set to stay till '25, with an option of extending the contract till the '26 season.
As we revealed earlier, Mohun Bagan has offered a new deal to Vishal Kaith too, making him 'Quiet deservingly ' the highest paid Indian Goalkeeper. Talks are ongoing with the Super Kaith, and, if everything is agreed, Kaith is set to Pen a new deal once ISL is over, which will keep him at the club till 2029.
🚨🏅Mohun Bagan are in talks to offer a new long term contract to Vishal Kaith
- Mohun Bagan has also targeted a new Indian attacker in the market and talks are moving in positive direction
---@MBFT89 pic.twitter.com/8CbHTW2Uf8
— Mohun Bagan Hub (@MohunBaganHub) March 8, 2024
In another news, as Bartaman exclusively revealed, and we confirmed, Mohun Bagan star Kiyan Nassiri Giri is in advanced talks with Chennaiyin FC.
Mohun Bagan, currently fighting for the shield, are keeping tabs on multiple foreigners too. If sources are to be believed a big name Asian Striker is on the radar of the club. They are exploring the foreign centre back market too.
Mohun Bagan are keeping tabs on multiple wingers if in case Kiyan leaves, and Jamshedpur FC's breakout star Sanan Mohammed K has impressed Bagan's scouting department. Sanan has a contract at JFC till '26, and the deal seems difficult. But if Mohun Bagan management wants, every deal is possible.
