The proficient younger left-back will be a part of the defending ISL champions on a five-year contract till Could 2028, acknowledged a media launch.
Hailing from the city of Balarampur in Uttar Pradesh, Akash started his footballing journey enjoying regionally and for his faculty earlier than making the transfer to the U Dream Soccer Academy in Germany in 2015 on the age of 14.
Mishra had joined Hyderabad FC within the 2020-21 season and was additionally part of their ISL-winning marketing campaign in 2021-22, after they beat Kerala Blasters within the ultimate.
His constant performances have been recognised as he was named the Younger Participant of the 12 months by the Soccer Gamers’ Affiliation of India in 2022.
A name as much as the senior Indian nationwide staff was no shock as Akash made his debut for the Blue Tigers in a world pleasant in opposition to Oman in March 2021. Now a daily left-back for the nation below Igor Stimac, the 21-year-old has 16 worldwide caps to his identify.
Thought of as one in all India’s high footballing skills, Akash joins Mumbai Metropolis FC because the Islanders put together to take part within the 2023-24 AFC Champions League and defend their ISL League Defend.
“I’ve spoken to teach Des (Buckingham) who has proven a variety of religion in me and to have the ability to play soccer the best way he envisions it, it is one of many many issues that excites me about becoming a member of Mumbai Metropolis FC,” Mishra was quoted as saying in a media assertion.
“Akash possesses a variety of optimistic attributes required within the trendy sport and is an thrilling prospect. His signing continues our promise of growing younger gamers and we’re happy he has trusted our membership to progress within the subsequent stage of his profession,” stated Mumbai Cit coach Des Buckingham.
“We’re delighted to welcome Akash to the Mumbai Metropolis household. He has constantly been one of many high performers within the league and for the Indian nationwide staff over the past two years and we’re assured that he can proceed to contribute on the highest degree for Mumbai Metropolis,” stated Kandarp Chandra – CEO, Mumbai Metropolis FC.
