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Mumbai City FC Signs Lazar Cirkovic for 2026-27 ISL
Mumbai City FC has signed Lazar Cirkovic to help improve its defence.
He is a 34-year-old football player from Serbia.
He will play for the club during the 2026-27 Indian Super League season.
Cirkovic has already played for Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC.
He also played for the famous Serbian club FK Partizan.
With Partizan, he won two league titles and one cup.
Mumbai City coach Manolo Marquez said Cirkovic brings experience and strength.
Cirkovic said he wants to be dependable and help the team win important honours.
Mumbai City FC signed Serbian defender Lazar Cirkovic on a one-year deal for the 2026-27 Indian Super League season.
The 34-year-old has previously played for Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League.
Cirkovic spent four years with FK Partizan, winning two Serbian SuperLiga titles and one Serbian Cup.
His career also includes appearances for clubs in Switzerland, Israel and Hungary, plus a UEFA Europa League debut against Tottenham Hotspur.
Coach Manolo Marquez praised Cirkovic’s experience, balance, strength and team-focused mentality.
- Who
- Mumbai City FC, Serbian defender Lazar Cirkovic and head coach Manolo Marquez.
- What
- Mumbai City FC signed Cirkovic on a one-year contract.
- Where
- Mumbai City FC in India; Cirkovic has previously played in Serbia, Switzerland, Israel, Hungary and India.
- When
- The signing was announced Tuesday for the 2026-27 Indian Super League season.
- Why
- The club wants to strengthen its squad with Cirkovic’s experience, balance and defensive strength.
Key facts
- Player
- Lazar Cirkovic, 34, from Serbia
- Contract
- One-year deal
- Season
- 2026-27 Indian Super League season
- Previous Indian clubs
- Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC
- Former major club
- FK Partizan
- Partizan honours
- Two Serbian SuperLiga titles and one Serbian Cup
- Coach’s assessment
- Manolo Marquez highlighted Cirkovic’s experience, balance, strength and mentality
Quotes
Lazar Cirkovic
Serbian defender signed by Mumbai City FC for the 2026-27 ISL season
“Lazar gives us experience, balance and strength. He is a player who understands his responsibilities, works hard for the team and brings good quality. His mentality and experience will be very valuable for our squad.”
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“For me, the most important thing is always the team. I want to be someone my teammates can rely on, both on and off the pitch, and help Mumbai City compete for the biggest honours.”
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