Indian midfielder Rowllin Borges joins FC Goa on loan

New Delhi [India], June 11 : Indian international midfielder Rowllin Borges has joined FC Goa on loan from Mumbai City FC, the two clubs announced on Sunday.

The 31-year-old, who is currently with the Indian national team competing in the Intercontinental Cup, is set to add more firepower to the FC Goa midfield and will look to revitalise his career under Manolo Marquez.

The 31-year-old returns to his home state after having won the Indian Super League (ISL) once, the League Winners' Shield twice in the last three years and with 33 Indian national caps to his name at the time of writing.

"I always felt that I would play for FC Goa one day - like it was my destiny. Something or the other, though, wasn't aligned for me to play for my home club, but finally, it has come true. I am very happy," said Borges, after he had signed on the dotted lines.

"I believe this is the start of a new chapter in my career. And I'm looking forward to contributing to the team's success," added Borges.

Hailing from Nuvem in South Goa, Rowllin Borges began his professional career with Sporting Clube de Goa. He featured for them in the I-League for four straight seasons between 2012 and 2016 before getting his first taste of ISL in the league's third season when he signed for NorthEast United.

A short-term loan move to East Bengal followed for the footballer, who then returned to the Highlanders the following season. The next two years saw Rowllin emerge as one of the best midfielders in the league helping NorthEast United FC to their first playoff appearance in the 2018-19 season.

Ahead of the 2019-20 season, the 30-year-old shifted base to Mumbai City, with whom he lifted the ISL League Winners Shield twice in the 2020-21 and 2022-23 seasons. He also lifted the ISL trophy in 2021 with the Islanders and played in the AFC Champions League for them the following year.