Inigo Calderon signs one-year extension with Chennaiyin FC

The 36-year-old spaniard played in 20 of the club’s 21 ISL games last season, most of them in the right back position. A rock in defence and a menace going forward, ‘caldi’ helped keep eight clean sheets and scored three goals in chennaiyin’s journey to a second ISL title. 

“I am very happy to continue with Chennaiyin FC for one more season. The players, management, owners and most importantly the city and the unconditional love of the fans made the decision of returning an easy one. We are the champions and I am looking forward to the challenge of defending the title. Hard work lies ahead!” said an upbeat caldi after signing the new deal. 

“I am hugely delighted to welcome caldi back. He is a thorough professional and a role model for the entire squad with the way he looks after himself on and off the field. His experience will prove crucial as we look to defend the isl title. Caldi returning is a great moment for everyone at the club,” said a delighted John Gregory, Chennaiyin fc’s head coach. 

He joins the double assist and goal-scoring duo from last season’s final – gregory nelson and mailson alves – who signed contract extensions at the end of last season. Having won the isl trophy last time out, their contribution along with the likes of raphael augusto will be crucial in chennaiyin’s title defence and a debut outing in the AFC cup.