Eder, Pawan back in Chennaiyin FC roster

Eder, who has previously had spells in the top tier of Portugal, Greece and Cyprus, joined Chennaiyin last year on a free transfer but his campaign was hampered by injuries and he could only make two substitute appearances. The 32-year-old from Sao Paolo joined I-League outfit Salgaocar after ISL and made 12 appearances. He re-joins CFC on a free transfer. 

Former I-League winner Pawan was signed by Chennaiyin on loan from I-League’s Mumbai FC to replace injured custodian Nidhinlal midway through the 2015 ISL season and the 26-year-old Punjabi went on to be a part of the ISL winning squad. Pawan made 11 appearances for Mumbai in the I-League and has now signed for Chennaiyin on a permanent deal. Chennaiyin FC coach Marco Materazzi said he was happy to see the duo back in Chennaiyin. “Although Eder didn’t get to play much last year he had a positive influence in the dressing room and we hope to have him at his best this year. Pawan is a great lad and team player. We are happy to have him back,” Materazzi added.