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Chennaiyin FC have officially announced that they have mutually parted ways with central midfielder Sourav Das.
The two-time ISL winners took to their official social media handle X to confirm the news via a farewell tweet for the player.
"Chennaiyin FC mutually parts ways with Sourav Das. Thank you and good luck for the future. #AllInForChennaiyin #NandriSourav," the tweet read.
Sourav who joined Chennaiyin FC in June 2022 post his stint with East Bengal FC, featured in just eight matches for the Marina Machans. His solitary appearance for Chennaiyin this season came in the home match against Bengaluru FC in December last year. Having started his career with the TATA Football Academy, the 27-year-old has also represented Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC.
Sourav's maximum appearances have come for the Red and Gold Brigade, whom he represented in 21 matches, with 18 of those coming in the 2021-22 edition of the ISL.
The Rishra-based player was a part of the victorious Mumbai City FC squad which went on to win both ISL League Shield Winners and the championship titles in the 2020-21 season.
Can Chennaiyin FC revive their season and make it to the playoffs?
With 12 points from 13 matches, Owen Coyle's men are currently 10th in the 2023-24 ISL points table. Chennai began the second half of the ISL season with a 1-0 away defeat at the hands of Bengaluru FC on Wednesday, February 7.
Chennaiyin FC had a mediocre 2024 Indian Super Cup campaign, winning, losing, and drawing one game apiece in the three group-stage fixtures. They failed to qualify for the semifinals, finishing second in Group C, which also comprised Mumbai City FC, Punjab FC, and Gokulam Kerala FC.
Having come up with forgettable performances in the previous three ISL editions, finishing eighth on all three occasions, it remains to be seen whether Chennaiyin FC can produce a remarkable turnaround in the remaining nine fixtures to increase their chances of finishing in the top six and making it to the playoffs.
