7 August 2020, Mumbai:
Mumbai City can confirm that Paulo Machado has left the club after agreeing to a mutual termination.
The 34-year old signed for the club in August 2018 and captained the Islanders alongside Amrinder Singh during his two years at the Club. He turned out in all 18 league games in his debut campaign and proved to be an influential figure in the Islanders’ midfield, helping guide the Club to its second ever playoff qualification.
Machado’s second year at the Club was cut short after a season-ending injury in December 2019 ensured he made only 9 appearances. The Portuguese international made 5 assists and scored 3 goals in the Islanders’ colors over two seasons.
Bimal Parekh, co-owner of Mumbai City FC said:
“Paulo has been a true model professional in these past two years. His influence on the Club has been immense, both on and off the pitch and we are thankful for his contributions to the Club. All of us at Mumbai City wish Paulo the best for the future.”
About Mumbai City FC
Mumbai City FC is Mumbai’s club in the Hero Indian Super League.
The team’s logo is a reflection of a resilient fortress that stands proudly, surrounding the logo that signifies the unrelenting, determined spirit of the city. The seven stars symbolise the islands that form Mumbai, giving the club the apt nickname of The Islanders. Trains that are the very lifeline of the city ply millions of Mumbaikars across its vast expanse and connect these islands. Each passenger, each citizen of the city, is bound together by their love for the place they call home. 20 million citizens, 20 million hearts pulse to a single beat - the heartbeat of Mumbai.
About City Football Group
Established in May 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of nine clubs in major cities across the world: Premier League Champions Manchester City in the UK, New York City FC in the US, Melbourne FC in Australia, Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, Club Atletico Torque in Uruguay, Girona Futbol Club in Spain, Sichuan Jiuniu FC in China, Mumbai City FC in India and Lommel SK in Belgium. With 13 offices around the world, CFG also invests in other football related businesses and projects and serves as a global commercial platform for its partners, whilst fulfilling its vision of using football for social good on a local and global scale through its clubs’ charities, foundations and other CSR initiatives.
Abu Dhabi United Group, the investment vehicle owned by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the majority CFG shareholder (c.77%). In addition, c.12% of CFG equity is held by a consortium of Chinese institutional investors led by China’s leading media and entertainment conglomerate CMC Inc. A further c.10% is owned by Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing.
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