Chennaiyin signs Palestine forward Carlos Salom

The 31-year-old forward has represented Palestine at international level and is CFC’s seventh and final foreign signing ahead of its title defence in the 2018-19 Indian Super League campaign.

Salom, who will don the No. 8 jersey, stated, “The Chennaiyin FC project is very exciting and I am looking forward to a great season with the champions of India. I am excited to play in the ISL and will give my best to help CFC retain the title and go as far as possible in the AFC Cup.”

Head Coach John Gregory stated, “Carlos (Salom) is a fantastic addition to our squad. He will enhance the quality, experience and variety in our forward department. He is a forward who can score and also create goals. We have full faith in him to have a great first season in India.”

Born and raised in Argentina, Salom began his professional club career in 2005 at Sacachispas FC in the Argentina Primera C league before earning a move to Spain’s Rayo Vallecano. In 2007 he returned to Argentina and joined Barracas Central in the Primera C.