It was hinted a few days ago that East Bengal is going to play in ISL. All the complications were also cut after getting a new sponsor. But the official announcement was awaited. With that announcement on Sunday, Nitish Ambani dispelled all speculations.

The name of East Bengal was officially added to the ISL this time. FSDL chairman Nita Ambani made the announcement on Sunday. Due to the inclusion of East Bengal, this time 11 teams became the number one league in the country.

It was hinted a few days ago that East Bengal is going to play in ISL. All the complications were also cut after getting a new sponsor. But the official announcement was awaited. With that announcement on Sunday, Nitish Ambani dispelled all speculations.

Nita Ambani wrote on the day, ‘This is a very happy and proud moment for ISL. We welcome East Bengal FC. It is a very happy moment for the millions of supporters of the party.

At the same time, the chairman of FSDL further wrote, “Two big clubs like East Bengal and Mohun Bagan have all the potential to carry on the tradition of Indian football. These two teams will also play an important role in bringing new talent from the state.

Referring to the role of Bengal in football, he wrote, ‘Bengal has always played an important role in taking the country’s football forward. Hopefully, these two major clubs in Bengal will take the country’s football forward in the future as well.

The clash caused a rift between East Bengal and Koyes at the end of last season. Club authorities became desperate to find investors to be part of the ISL. Finally, with the intervention of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, new investors came to East Bengal FC. The name of the famous company ‘Sri Cement’ is associated with East Bengal.