Chennai, Jul 26 (IANS): Chennaiyin FC have signed their second foreign player of the season after onboarding Scottish centre-forward Connor Shields ahead of the 2023-24 season.
The 25-year-old forward joins the Marina Machans from Scottish club Motherwell FC. Shields worked on loan with new Chennaiyin FC coach Owen Coyle at Queens Park FC in the 2022/23 season. He brings with him vast experience from the Scottish and English leagues.
“I am delighted to have joined Chennaiyin FC. I can’t wait to move to India and get started with this exciting new challenge ahead,” Shields was quoted as saying by the club in a release on Wednesday.
Shields, who has most spent his time playing for various Scottish clubs, has also represented six-time English Champions Sunderland AFC at youth level for two seasons.
At Queens Park FC, Shields scored five goals and assisted four in 40 appearances in the 2022/23 season.