Mohamed Sissoko is set to play for FC Pune City in ISL 2016

The 31-year-old, is ISL's youngest marquee player, and was a part of the Liverpool side that won the Community Shield in 2006 and FA Cup in 2005-06. He also won UEFA Super Cup back-to-back in 2004 and 2005, first with Valencia and then with Liverpool. He won La Liga title with Los Che in 2003-04 season.

Mr. Gaurav Modwel, CEO of FC Pune City said, “Sissoko is a marquee player in all the true senses. He has played with some of the top European clubs in the world making meritorious contributions to every team he has donned the jersey for – be it Valencia, Liverpool, Juventus, Paris St. Germain or Mali National Team. He is known for his intimidating presence on the field with a considerable physical prowess to match his style of play. Besides he also is the league’s youngest marquee player, I am sure the team and players are equally excited as I am to have him on board.”

Sissoko having played for European Clubs like Liverpool and Juventus was excited to showcase his football abilities for FC Pune City. He said, “The moment FC Pune City expressed their interest and discussed their plans, I knew this was the challenge I would love to take up. Coach Habas and FC Pune City management showed full confidence in me and I will do everything in my abilities to fight for a place in starting XI for every game because FC Pune City team is so good and compact.”

Head Coach Antonio Habas, who coached Sissoko at Valencia CF, was happy to join forces with him again. “Sissoko is a true professional having played for reputed clubs across Europe. He told us that he is ready to take the field whenever required. He is known to be a great ball winner, a role that will allow him to support our offence for winning back possession. I am excited at the prospect of working with him again, this time for bringing glory to FC Pune City,” Habas said.