Jinkan, who joined ATK Mohun Bagan from Kerala Blasters in 2020, joined Croatian club HNK Šibenik last season. But the player had a difficult time in the Croatian club. Jinkan left the Croatian club and returned to ATK Mohun Bagan earlier this year after being unable to play a single match for them due to injury and fitness issues.
Things were not smooth sailing for Jingan on his return to ATK Mohun Bagan. The star also did not play a significant role in coach Juan Ferrando’s team plans. Because of this, there were earlier reports that Jinkan was not very happy with the club. It was certain that Jinkan would not have much of a role in coach Ferrando’s style of play this season as well. This is why ATK Mohun Bagan was not ready to renew the player’s contract. At the same time, ATK’s departure from Mohun Bagan is believed to bode well for Jinkan’s future.
Sandesh Jingan, who has left ATK Mohun Bagan, is reported to have good offers from abroad and India. There are indications that clubs from European countries like Norway and Denmark and three ISL clubs including Bengaluru FC are after the star.
Jinkan, who had earlier boarded a flight to Croatia with European dreams, came back to India only to face setbacks. Because of that, it is expected that Jinkan will really think before considering the offers from Europe. Jinkan is currently one of the best centre-backs in the country. As he can now be acquired as a free agent, the star will be in great demand among Indian clubs.
At the same time, Jinkan came to the limelight of Indian football with his brilliant performance for Kerala Blasters in the first season of ISL in 2014. He was selected as the Emerging Player of the maiden ISL and later became the captain of Kerala Blasters. The centre-back, who wore the Blasters jersey in 78 matches, left the club in 2020 as one of the best players in the club’s history. The 29-year-old has played a total of 107 matches in the ISL and has also bagged 4 assists.
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