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Mumbai FC recently signed the 19 year old defender Meldon D’Silva, who has earlier played for Dempo SC, Salgaocar Juniors and Wilred Leisure SC of the Goa Professional League. He becomes one of the many additions the club have made this off-season, as they get ready for the soon to begin I-League season. He was also part of the India (Goa) team at the Lusofonia Games in 2014. Here is an excerpt from his interview with Mumbai FC Media:
How does it feel to be a Mumbai FC player?
I am very happy to sign for Mumbai FC. This club has some excellent players alongwith an excellent coach in Khalid Jamil. I am looking forward to playing in the I-League and the Federation Cup and want to win every game with this club.What have been some of the biggest moments of your career?
Winning the Lusofonia Gold was a major achievement for me. The fact that I scored in the final makes it even sweeter. It is something that I will always cherish and I hope for many more moments like these in my career. Another experience that I would like to share is of the time when I went to Manchester alongwith Salgaocar. We won the Manchester United Premier Cup there and got a chance to train with the Manchester United players.What are your aims as a Football Player?
I am committed to work hard so that I can play for the India’s senior team as soon as possible. I want to be very successful. For now I aim to win a lot of matches and trophies with Mumbai FC. I believe we have a good squad to do that.How did you decide to become a professional football player?
Goa has a lot of football and as a child I used to watch the Premier games. Also, I took inspiration from players like John Terry, Puyol etc. who are some of the strongest Center Backs. I have my favorites in India too. I like the way Mahesh Gawli plays. For me he is one of the top Center Backs the nation has seen.You have taken part in a couple of pre-season training sessions already. How has it been with your new teammates?
I am gelling with them a lot. Some of the players have been here since the club started which is a very good thing. I am building a good rapport and understanding with them on and off the field. They are very good players and great individuals too.A message for the fans….
Keep supporting and watching us. We’ll definitely pay you back with good results.
