EB has atleast managed to hold on to some seniors due to foresight of long term contracts. MB never had the money to do so and will virtually have to build a Minerva/CFC level squad for this season. I personally see a silver lining here as Sanjoy would be forced to blood & give opportunity to talented youngsters. I league has already become a feeder league to the circus. So much for big2's chest trumping
@deepakc It's a good opportunity for the big 2 to identify new talent and tie them up in 3-5 year deals relatively cheap. I just hope they have the foresight to do that. Also most of MB's stars actually refused to sign long term deals preferring one year ones.
Balwant will get less in ISL as compared to what Mohun Bagan offered him. He opted for ISL to play more competitive matches as in I-League this year there are only 2 competitive matches (2 Derbies). This is what his agent expects us to believe. Those top players who are in draft will get less than what Mohun Bagan & EB would have offered them. Yes those who are retained get more. Balwant & host of others have gone for the glamour instead of money. It is their choice.....right or wrong they would gain or lose. By the end of the season we will surely have new Debjits, Pritams, Jairus etc. etc.
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Those top players who are in draft will get less than what Mohun Bagan & EB would have offered them. Yes those who are retained get more.
Balwant & host of others have gone for the glamour instead of money. It is their choice.....right or wrong they would gain or lose. By the end of the season we will surely have new Debjits, Pritams, Jairus etc. etc.