Mumbai, Apr 1 (IANS): Mumbai City FC have announced that CEO, Indranil Das Blah, has left the club to pursue a new opportunity.

Bimal Parekh, co-owner of Mumbai City FC, said: "Indranil has been with Mumbai City since the beginning and has overseen all of the club's formative years, including two memorable play-off runs.

"Everyone at the club would like to wish Indranil every success for the future in his new role and thank him for all his considerable efforts. He will always remain part of the fabric of the Club and we hope to welcome him back to Mumbai City games as a fan."

Commenting on the development, Indranil Das Blah said: "It's been an incredible journey with Mumbai City. The club will always be very special to me. I would like to thank Ranbir and Parekh for being such wonderful owners, the players and club staff, who have become family now.

"Most importantly, I would like to thank our fans, who have stood by the club and me, through thick and thin. I wish the club all the very best as it enters a new chapter under the CFG ownership and have absolutely no doubt that the club is in very good hands."

Mumbai City will be announcing a new Chief Executive in due course.