Exclusive ISL Transfer News: Chennaiyin FC have signed former Bundesliga striker Petar Sliskovic, Denechandra Meitei has moved to Odisha FC on a season-long loan from Kerala Blasters.

In the latest Exclusive ISL Transfer News, Chennaiyin FC have signed former Bundesliga striker Petar Sliskovic, Denechandra Meitei has moved to Odisha FC on a season-long loan from Kerala Blasters.

Former Bundesliga striker joins Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC have roped in former FSV Mainz striker Petar Sliskovic ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season.

A product of FSV Frankurt's youth academy, Sliskovic made his professional debut at the age of 19 in the Bundesliga with FSV Mainz and played for the club for five seasons, until 2015.

The announcement comes right after the Chennaiyin FC camp was bolstered by Ghanaian forward Kwame Karikari's services.

Welcoming Sliskovic to the club, Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani said, "Petar Sliskovic is a great addition to our squad. Having played in many different clubs in Germany with some top coaches and players, Sliskovic also has the experience that some of our youngsters can feed off.

"Sliskovic plays mostly as a center-forward and has 136 goals and 16 assists to his credit from 359 games. Most of his career, he has played highly competitive football in Germany.

He was also part of FSV Mainz side that emerged the U-19 Bundesliga champions in 2008-09.

Besides FSV Mainz, the 6'4" striker has also played for several other German clubs including Hallescher FC, Viktoria 1889 Berlin and MSV Duisburg.

Exclusive ISL Transfer News: Denechandra Meitei has moved to Odisha FC:

Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC on Wednesday signed left-back Denechandra Meitei on a year-long loan from Kerala Blasters for the upcoming season.

The 28-year-old defender, who hails from Manipur, has played for multiple clubs in both the I-League and ISL and also represented India at the U-23 level in a tournament held in Bangladesh.

Denechandra  also won the U-19 I-League title twice during his stint with the Pune FC Academy in his youth.

While Denechandra's move to Odisha FC is for a year, he is currently under a three-year contract with Kerala Blasters, which will keep him at the club until 2024.

"The versatile defender, who can also fill in at a defensive mid-field position will add more strength and depth to the OFC back line for the upcoming season," Odisha FC said in a statement.