Mohun Bagan Super Giants are all set to complete the blockbuster signing of Tekcham Abhishek Singh from Punjab FC, beating arch-rivals East Bengal and FC Goa to the dynamic full-back’s signature.
According to Khel.com the total value of the deal is expected to exceed Rs. 8.1 crore, making it one of the most significant domestic transfers in Indian football.
“Mohun Bagan will pay approximately ₹1.8 crore to Punjab FC. Over three years, Tekcham Abhishek Singh will earn an average of ₹2.1 crore per season for the first three seasons. The total deal value of this transfer exceeds ₹8.1 crore, excluding bonuses,” revealed the portal from a source on condition of anonymity.
Singh made his India national team debut in March 2024 under Manolo Marquez in a friendly against the Maldives.
Tekcham Abhishek Singh made his debut for Punjab FC in the I-League 2022-23. The Manipur-born defender became a mainstay in the club’s backline during their debut ISL season.
In the 2024–25 campaign, he clocked 1,958 minutes under his belt in the ISL catching the attention of Indian national team head coach Manolo Marquez and interest from top clubs in the country.
Kerala Blasters were the first ISL club to spot Singh’s potential while he was with Punjab’s reserve team. Despite early interest and significant offers, Punjab FC retained him at the time.
With just one year left on his contract heading into the 2025 summer window, Punjab FC tried to extend his deal, but negotiations were turned down by Singh and his representatives, paving the way for a transfer.
East Bengal made the first official move following the 2024–25 season with a bidding of Rs. 1.3 crore, That was rejected. MBSG offered Rs 1.5 crore as the transfer fee but that was also turned down.
FC Goa joined the race but chose not to escalate the bidding. Eventually, both East Bengal and FC Goa pulled out due to the high transfer fee and increasing salary demands.
