Mumbai City FC (MCFC) extended head coach Petr Kratky’s contract till the end of 2025-26 season on 10th May, the club announced on it is social media handles.

Kratky joined the club in December and has won the ISL Cup 2024 in his first season. Originally ending in 2025, his contract has been extended by one more year looking at MCFC’s recent success.

“We are all delighted to extend Petr’s contract by a further year till the end of the 2025/26 season. He has been an immensely decisive cog in the wheel since he joined the team, and more than anything, he understands the football philosophy and has gone on to build on it as well." 

He continued, "With him at the helm, we are confident we will continue to play entertaining and attractive football, much like the other teams under the City Football Group’s umbrella. I would like to wish him the very best,” said Mumbai City FC CEO Kandarp Chandra.

“My first season with Mumbai City FC has been fantastic, the team and the whole squad is full of ambitious people, who stick together no matter what happens. It was of course great to finish the season with the ISL Cup, and next season we will come back and look to be stronger, and more consistent in all our processes."

He concluded, " There is some great football talent in India, and I am delighted at the chance to continue to work with them.” Kratly said in a statement.