Mumbai City FC have officially confirmed the return of attacker Farukh Choudhary, who has signed a deal keeping him at the club through the end of the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season. The signing marks a homecoming for the Ambarnath, Maharashtra-born forward, who previously wore the Islanders jersey during the 2020-21 ISL campaign.

Choudhary's ISL Journey So Far

Since his first stint with Mumbai City, Choudhary has built one of the more consistent careers in Indian club football. He went on to represent Jamshedpur FC and Chennaiyin FC, accumulating 126 ISL appearances and registering 7 goals and 10 assists across his career. The attacker made just six appearances for Mumbai City during his first spell in the 2020-21 season, but his subsequent growth at other clubs has made him a far more seasoned prospect this time around.

International Pedigree with the Blue Tigers

Choudhary has also established himself as a regular face in the Indian National Team setup, earning 24 caps and scoring 3 goals for the Blue Tigers. His international experience adds a layer of quality to Mumbai City's attacking options as they prepare for the new campaign.

What Choudhary Said

Speaking on his return, Choudhary said, 'Coming back to Mumbai City means a lot to me. I have had some really good memories here, and I am happy to be back with the club. I am looking forward to the new season, working hard with the team and giving my best on the pitch. We have a strong squad and big ambitions, and I want to contribute as much as I can and help the team achieve its goals.'

Choudhary Joins Serbian Recruit Lazar Ćirković

The attacker's arrival follows Mumbai City's earlier confirmation of Serbian defender Lazar Ćirković, who signed a one-year deal — also through the 2026-27 season. Born in Niš, Serbia, Ćirković began his career with Rad in the Serbian SuperLiga before joining Partizan in 2014, where he made his debut in a UEFA Europa League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur. During his four-year spell at Partizan, he won two Serbian SuperLiga titles and one Serbian Cup.

Ćirković subsequently represented clubs in Switzerland (Luzern), Israel (Maccabi Netanya), and Hungary (Kisvárda and Honvéd) before arriving in India with Chennaiyin FC, where he helped the club reach the playoffs. A move to Jamshedpur FC followed, where he contributed to a semi-final run. At youth level, he featured for Serbia Under-21s between 2013 and 2015, including at the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

With two experienced signings confirmed ahead of the new campaign, Mumbai City appear intent on bolstering their squad depth on both sides of the pitch for the 2026-27 ISL season.