മലയാളി താരം ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ എം.എസ്  കേരളാ ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സുമായി പുതിയ കരാറിൽ ഒപ്പു വെച്ചു, 2027  വരെ ഉള്ള കരാറിൽ ആണ് ഒപ്പു വെച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്.  തിരുവനന്തപുരം സ്വദേശിയായ ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ കേരളാ ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സിന്റെ അക്കാദമി സിസ്റ്റത്തിലൂടെ വളർന്നു വന്ന താരമാണ്. 2022-ൽ കേരളാ ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സിന്റെ റിസർവ് ടീമിനൊപ്പം ചേർന്ന ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ, ഡെവലപ്‌മെന്റ് ലീഗ്, ഡ്യൂറണ്ട് കപ്പ് എന്നിവയുൾപ്പെടെ വിവിധ ടൂർണമെന്റുകളിൽ മികച്ച പ്രകടനം കാഴ്ചവെച്ചു. റിസർവ് ടീമിലെ തകർപ്പൻ പ്രകടനം അദ്ദേഹത്തെ 2023-24 സീസണിൽ സീനിയർ ടീമിൽ എത്തിച്ചു. ഫസ്റ്റ് ടീമിനൊപ്പം പരിശീലനം തുടർന്ന ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ, ഈ വർഷം നടന്ന സൂപ്പർ കപ്പിൽ ടീമിന് വേണ്ടി രണ്ട് മത്സരങ്ങളിൽ കളിക്കുകയും, മോഹൻ ബഗാനെതിരെ ഒരു ഗോൾ നേടുകയും ചെയ്തു. കളിക്കളത്തിൽ വേഗതയും ശാരീരികക്ഷമതയും എപ്പോഴും നിലനിർത്തുന്ന ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ, പെട്ടെന്നുള്ള മുന്നേറ്റങ്ങളിലൂടെ ഗോൾ നേടാൻ കഴിവുള്ള ഒരു താരമായാണ് വിലയിരുത്തപ്പെടുന്നത്. കരാർപുതുക്കിയതിനെക്കുറിച്ച്കേരളാബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ്എഫ്‌സിയുടെസിഇഒഅഭിക്ചാറ്റർജിതന്റെസന്തോഷംപങ്കുവെച്ചു: “കേരളബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ്എഫ്‌സിയിൽ, നിലവിലെഇന്ത്യൻഫുട്ബോൾഉള്ളഎന്ത്വെല്ലുവിളികളോമറിച്ച്പ്രതീക്ഷകളുടെഭാരമോഎന്തുതന്നെയായാലും, യുവതാരങ്ങളെ, പ്രത്യേകിച്ച്കേരളത്തിൽനിന്നുള്ളവരെവളർത്തിക്കൊണ്ട്വരികഎന്നഞങ്ങളുടെഉദ്യമത്തിൽഞങ്ങൾഉറച്ചുതന്നെനിൽക്കുന്നു. കഠിനാധ്വാനത്തിലൂടെയുംസ്ഥിരമായപ്രകടനത്തിലൂടെയുംവളർന്നുവന്നഒരുകളിക്കാരന്റെഉത്തമഉദാഹരണമാണ്ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെവളർച്ചയിൽഞങ്ങൾവളരെയധികംഅഭിമാനമുണ്ട്, ഞങ്ങളോട്ഒപ്പംയാത്രതുടരുന്നഅദ്ദേഹത്തിനുംകുടുംബത്തിനുംഎല്ലാവിധആശംസകളുംനേരുന്നു.” കേരളാബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സിന്റെസ്പോർട്ടിംഗ്ഡയറക്ടർകരോലിസ്സ്കിങ്കിസ്ശ്രീക്കുട്ടന്റെവളർച്ചയെക്കുറിച്ച്: “കഴിഞ്ഞകുറച്ച്വർഷങ്ങളായിഞങ്ങളുടെറിസർവ്ടീമിനൊപ്പംവളരെക്ഷമയോടുംഅച്ചടക്കത്തോടുംകൂടിവളർന്നുവന്നകളിക്കാരനാണ്ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ. കളിയിൽവളരെഊർജ്ജസ്വലതയും, പെട്ടെന്നുള്ളആക്രമണങ്ങൾനടത്തുന്നതിലുംഒപ്പംസ്വാഭാവികമായഗോൾസ്കോറിംഗ്കഴിവുമുള്ളഒരുകളിക്കാരനാണ്അദ്ദേഹം. സൂപ്പർകപ്പിൽമികച്ചപ്രകടനംനടത്താൻഅദ്ദേഹത്തിന്അവസരംലഭിച്ചു, അതിലൂടെപരിശീലകൻഡേവിഡിന്റെശ്രദ്ധനേടാനുംശ്രീക്കുട്ടന്സാധിച്ചു. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെകൂടുതൽവളർച്ചയ്ക്കായിഞങ്ങൾമികച്ചപരിശീലനംനൽകും. അതുവഴിവരുംസീസണുകളിൽഐ.എസ്.എല്ലിൽശ്രദ്ധിക്കപ്പെടുന്നഒരുകളിക്കാരനായിഅദ്ദേഹംമാറുമെന്ന്പ്രതീക്ഷിക്കുന്നു.”

Kerala Blasters FC is delighted to announce that Sreekuttan M.S. has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until May 2027.

Blasters sign India U19 International Sumit Sharma

Kerala Blasters is pleased to confirm the signing of talented young goalkeeper Arsh Anwer Shaikh on a three-year deal, committing his future to the club until 2028. Arsh is widely regarded as one of the most promising goalkeepers in the country. He joins the Blasters from Mohun Bagan Super Giant, where he developed into a dependable presence within the squad and gained valuable experience in prestigious domestic and continental competitions, including the Indian Super League, Durand Cup, Super Cup and AFC Cup. Born in Chhattisgarh, Arsh has steadily progressed through Indian football’s competitive landscape with a calm and mature presence between the sticks. Known for his strong reflexes, composure under pressure and ability to organize his defence, he brings a confident and ambitious mindset to the Blasters setup. On the signing, Abhik Chatterjee, CEO of Kerala Blasters FC, said: “We are focused on assembling a team that understands our long-term vision as well as our competitive goals. Strengthening our goalkeeping department is a key part of that process, and bringing in a young, talented goalkeeper like Arsh is a step in that direction. We see him as someone who can develop with us and be a part of the bigger project we are working on at this club. We believe in his potential. Our focus remains on investing in promising Indian players who can become the backbone of our future.” Sharing his thoughts on Arsh’s arrival, Karolis Skinkys, Sporting Director of Kerala Blasters FC, said: “Arsh is a young goalkeeper with good natural talent. He has strong fundamentals, a good mentality, and stays calm under pressure. We believe his arrival will increase the competition in our goalkeeping group, which is important for pushing everyone to a higher level. He has a profile that we liked, and we are confident he can develop well with us and become an important part of the squad.” Arsh said: “I’m really happy to join Kerala Blasters FC. This club is from a place where football is loved deeply, and I have always seen how passionate the fans are. Also, I’m looking forward to this new chapter in my career. I believe this is the right environment for me to learn, gain more experience and grow as a player. I will work hard every day and give my best to help the team in any way I can.” Arsh becomes our second signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrival of Amey Ranawade. He will add further strength to a goalkeeping unit that includes Sachin Suresh and Nora Fernandes, who joined the club last season.

Kerala Blasters is delighted to announce a strategic three-year partnership with Activbase, a pioneering organisation in sports and orthopaedic rehabilitation based in Kochi. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the club’s commitment to enhancing player care, injury management and overall physical wellness. Through this partnership, Activbase will work hand-in-hand with the Kerala Blasters medical and performance departments, supporting them with state-of-the-art equipment, advanced practices and modern methodologies in sports injury rehabilitation, orthopaedic recovery and athletic conditioning. The goal is to strengthen further the club’s already capable medical setup, ensuring world-class support for players both on and off the pitch. Activbase, with its deep-rooted vision of transforming rehabilitation and fitness landscapes in India, brings a holistic approach to wellness. The organisation specialises in providing integrated healthcare and fitness solutions, combining the science of movement with modern therapeutic methods to serve not just athletes, but individuals from all walks of life. Speaking on the collaboration, CEO of Kerala Blasters FC, Abhik Chatterjee said: “As the Indian football calendar continues to grow and the demands on players increase, it’s essential that we stay ahead by constantly upgrading our systems. We are committed to creating a high-performance environment where our players receive the best possible care. Our partnership with Activbase is a major step in that direction, it reflects our intent to strengthen the club’s medical and rehabilitation setup in a way that supports long-term player health and peak performance. This collaboration is not just about addressing today’s needs, but about building a future-ready club that can compete at the highest level, season after season. It is heartening to see the vision for such facilities gradually coming to the fore in Kochi, which bodes well for the general sports ecosystem within the state.” Speaking on the collaboration, Managing Partner of Activbase, Dr. Anas Kollancheri, MPT  “Activbase is proud to announce our official partnership with Kerala Blasters FC as their Official Rehabilitation Partner. We are thrilled to associate with one of India’s premier football clubs and support their journey with our expertise in orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports injury management, and athlete recovery. Activbase is India’s most advanced centre specialising in Musculoskeletal injuries and pain management, post-surgery rehabilitation – featuring a Pain lab, High performance lab, aquatic therapy, with protocols unique for each individual – athletes, non-athletes, elders, etc. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to elevate sports recovery standards and empower athletes to perform at their peak.” This partnership reflects Kerala Blasters FC’s broader commitment to professionalism, player welfare and long-term sustainability. As the club continues to grow on and off the field, initiatives like this underline the importance of investing in infrastructure that supports not just performance, but the overall wellbeing of its athletes.

Kerala Blasters Football Club is pleased to confirm the arrival of right-back Amey Ranawade on a five-year deal that will keep him at the club until May 2030. The 27-year-old joins from Odisha FC, where he concluded the 2024-25 Indian Super League season on loan from Mumbai City FC. Ranawade featured prominently last season, appearing in 22 ISL matches, starting 18 and clocking 1,675 minutes. His attacking prowess was matched by defensive solidity. He won 48 duels, made 20 successful tackles and completed 49 recoveries, while also contributing 16 chances created. In the 2023–24 season, he delivered 7 goal contributions from defence. His pace, stamina and pinpoint crosses consistently boosted Odisha’s attack while maintaining strong defensive performances. He was a key contributor to Odisha FC’s historic run to the ISL playoffs in 2023-24. Born in Mumbai, Ranawade was developed through the AIFF Elite Academy and made his ISL breakthrough with FC Goa before signing for Mumbai City FC in 2020. He was part of their double-winning squad in 2020-21 and also claimed another Shield in 2022–23. Internationally, Ranawade represented India at the U-17 and U-19 levels, showcasing his potential at a young age. He is known for his tactical intelligence, ability to read the game and willingness to support attacks without compromising defensive duties. Speaking about the signing, CEO of Kerala Blasters FC, Abhik Chatterjee said: “Amey is a modern fullback who will definitely add value to how we want to play at Kerala Blasters Football Club. He was always passionate about joining our project and I am glad that he could be afforded the opportunity to contribute to what we want to achieve in the immediate future. Having known him, I am sure he will bring determination, hard work, and his relentless energy to the pitch.” Sporting Director Karolis Skinkis added: “I’m glad Amey took the decision to accept our offer. I see him as one of the best players in his position in the ISL, especially in attacking actions. We are looking forward to his contributions with Kerala Blasters. I hope he has a season that will help him break into the Indian national team.” Amey Ranawade shared his thoughts after signing: “I’m proud and excited to join Kerala Blasters FC. I have always admired the passion surrounding this club and I genuinely believe in the project being built here. I express my gratitude to the management for their confidence in me. This is a big opportunity and responsibility to represent Kerala Blasters. I am fully committed to giving my best every single day to help the team succeed.” Ranawade is the club’s first signing this summer. The entire Kerala Blasters FC family welcomes Amey and looks forward to witnessing his dynamism on the right flank in yellow and blue.