Expressing his excitement about joining the Club, Alan said, \"Joining FC Goa is a dream come true for me. I've always aspired to train and play alongside experienced players, and I am thrilled at the opportunity to learn and grow with them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I'm aware that FC Goa have closely followed my career so far, and their belief in my potential made this an easy decision. The Club's style of play is similar to what I've been accustomed to at RFYC, making this the perfect environment for me to showcase my abilities and continue developing as a footballer,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Kerala lad has been a part of RFYC since the age of 12 when the academy scouted him and brought him on board. His steady progress as a footballer includes playing in several national and international tournaments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier this year, he was a part of the RFYC squad that competed in the Sanix Cup in Japan, widely regarded as the best youth football tournament in Asia, attracting teams from several countries across the continent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alan's impressive performances earned him a spot in the Sanix Cup Team of the Tournament, and on his return to India, he followed that up with goals in back-to-back matches against Kerala Blasters\u2019 and Dempo SC\u2019s U21 sides in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manolo Marquez, FC Goa\u2019s head coach expressed his enthusiasm about the new signing. \"Alan Saji is an exceptional talent with a great future. He is fast, brave, very clever in the box, and has a very good aerial game.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alan's impressive performances earned him a spot in the Sanix Cup Team of the Tournament, and on his return to India, he followed that up with goals in back-to-back matches against Kerala Blasters\u2019 and Dempo SC\u2019s U21 sides in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL).<\/p>\r\n\r\n