Indian club Sporting Clube de Goa have signed Japanese striker Seiya Sugishita on a season-long deal after Bong Bertrand, was released by the club, opening up a foreigner spot.
The 25 year old forward was playing in the Japanese Regional Leagues for Saitama FC and waiting for the call from Urawa Reds or Omiya Ardija, but Sporting came calling.

The player was quoted as saying, “I really look forward to playing in India. I would like to thank Sporting Club de Goa for giving me this opportunity and I hope to repay their faith in me with many goals in this I-League season! My new teammates have made me feel at home and I cannot wait to play my first game”.

Arvid Narayan, the player’s agent said, “Sugishita is a very talented striker with all the attributes to succeed in India. His quick pace and technical sharpness will make him a threat”.