Former Chennaiyin FC star joins Men of Steel on one-year deal, bringing European experience
Jamshedpur FC bolsters defense with signing of Serbian international Lazar Cirkovic, bringing European and ISL experience to the squad.
JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur FC has strengthened their defensive line for the forthcoming season by signing Serbian defender Lazar Cirkovic to a one-year contract.
The 32-year-old center-back has joined the Men of Steel following a fruitful tenure with Chennaiyin FC, during which he played a critical role in their playoff qualification.
Cirkovic, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall, contributes both physicality and experience to Jamshedpur’s defense.
The Serbian international has a remarkable record, having won the Serbian First Division and Serbian Cup twice with FK Partizan Belgrade.
Cirkovic expressed his enthusiasm for becoming a member of Jamshedpur FC, stating, "I am honored to be a part of this team, which has a long history of success and has had a significant impact on Indian football."
According to him, "With Coach Khalid leading a talented squad, I believe we can achieve great things through hard work and dedication."
The defender has made 146 appearances in the Serbian First Division and has also played for clubs in Switzerland, Israel, and Hungary.
Cirkovic has European experience, having participated in both the UEFA Europa League and Champions League Qualifiers. This is particularly noteworthy.
The new signing was praised by Head Coach Khalid Jamil, who stated that "Cirkovic’s versatility and experience will be a valuable asset to our team." We anticipate that he will contribute depth and stability to our defense.
As Cirkovic prepares to join the team for the forthcoming ISL season, supporters of Jamshedpur FC can anticipate his imminent appearance in action, donning jersey number 3.
