India's Sandesh Jhingan Joins HNK Sibenik, To Play In Croatia's Top-Tier Football League

Sandesh Jhingan will become the first Indian footballer to play in the Croatian top tier after completing a move from ATK Mohun Bagan to HNK Sibenik.

Sandesh Jhingan will become the first India international footballer to play in the Croatian top-tier league Prva HNL after completing a move from ATK Mohun Bagan to HNK Sibenik. Named India's footballer of the year last month, the 28-year-old is already in Croatia and watched Sunday's home win against Hrvatski Dragovoljac. "We expect good things from him as we have followed him on different platforms where we were able to see his past performances," said Francisco Cardona, CEO of HNK Sibenik. "Although we know the adaptation process might take him a few weeks, we are confident that with his quality and leadership, he will become an important member of the team. "He made a very good impression on the staff and fans of the club when he was watching the last home game from the stands. He showed passion and energy for the team," Cardona added. Jhingan was excited to have the opportunity to move to HNK Sibenik in the Prva HNL in Croatia.