Sunil Chhetri Signs a Pre-season Contract with Benfica

After playing for a Major LeagueClub-Kansas City Wizard last season, Sunil Chhetri once again is reported to have signed a Preseason Contract with Benfica – A Portuguese Primeira Liga club.

If a report coming out of the media is to be believed, Benfica has already sign the Indian ace without any trial. However to become the first Indian to play at the Estadio de Luz, the 26 year old India international has to impress the Manager-Jorge Jesus with his skills and abilities during the trial or else the contract stands cancelled.

Chhetri: Aiming for Another Glory

If Jorge Jesus is not impressed with Chhetri, the striker will then be release from Benfica before the start of the Portuguese Primeira Liga and the club would not even ask for compensation. However if Chhetri impressed the manager, he will become the first Indian to play for a club which was once home to players like Eusobio, Rui Costa, Simao and play alongside the likes of Nuno Gomes Pablo Aimar, Julio Cesar etc.

Back in india, top I-League clubs like East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Churchill Brothers are after the International striker to get his service for the upcoming I-League season. But Chhetri, who is desperate to play abroad, will only give the nod only if his overseas deals don’t work out. According to report, Chhetri’s agent in Europe, Yogesh Joshi had arranged for trials with many other clubs but the Delhi boy is not willing to go for a month long trial.

So all now depends on Chhetri as to how he is going to impress Jorge Jesus during his trial at Benfica. If it works out, it will be another break through for Indian Football which certainly will pave the way for other talented Indian footballer’s to ply their trade abroad.

Here is wising Sunil all the best.