Nepalese International Sandip Rai has joined Mohammedan Sporting Club, Kolkata, a second division Indian football club. Rai, who had left for Kolkata with Sapan Das last week, signed with the club on Friday.
Rai will get Rs 1.2 million for an eight-month contract. Rai has played for Three Star Club in the Martyrs Memorial League last season had signed with Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) about a month back for Rs 40,000 per month.
Rai is considered to be equally good as a defense player as well midfielder.
Rai thus has become the second Nepali footballer to play professional football in India in the last two years. Anil Gurung last season played professional football from Shillong Lajong, an I-League team of India. Gurung received Rs 6.3 millions for a three-year contract. His team has been relegated in the current season.
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