Indian Super League (ISL) Odisha FC have acquired the services of Odia talent Tankadhar Bag on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with an option of extension.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The club announced the signing via its social media handles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Made in Odisha...Welcome Tankadhar to #TheEasternDragons," wrote Odisha FC on Twitter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tankadhar hails from Odisha's football academy: Sports Hostel Odisha. The youngster plays as a right-back. Apart from his natural position, the defender is also capable of handling a central defensive role.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the 2019-20 season, Bag joined the Indian Arrows. He was promoted to the senior Indian Arrows side and dished out back-to-back impressive performances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The past year he also featured for the national team in the SAFF U-20 Championship and even scored a goal in India's 8-0 triumph over Nepal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tankadhar will spend his initial months getting to know the first team system and will be inducted into Odisha FC's reserve team. He will then join the first team's pre-season ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The past year he also featured for the national team in the SAFF U-20 Championship and even scored a goal in India's 8-0 triumph over Nepal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n