Hitesh Sharma joins Mumbai City on loan from Odisha FC till end of 2024-25 season

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 : Mumbai City FC on Friday announced the loan of 26-year-old midfielder Hitesh Sharma from Odisha FC, which will see him join the club until the end of the 2024-25 season.
Born in Jalandhar, Hitesh honed his skills at the Chandigarh Football Academy and Tata Football Academy (TFA). After graduating from TFA, he began his senior career with Mumbai FC in the I-League, displaying his technical prowess and understanding of the game. His ISL journey started with ATK, followed by stints with Hyderabad FC and Odisha FC, where he proved his calibre and versatility.
Hitesh has made 81 appearances in the ISL and won the ISL Cup with Hyderabad FC in the 2021-22 season and had made his India International debut in 2018.
Hitesh's quality and ability to excel in various midfield roles underscore his adaptability, which will strengthen Mumbai City FC's squad dynamics for the upcoming season.
"I am thrilled to join Mumbai City FC, a club renowned for its vision and strong commitment to success. Representing the club in various competitions and contributing to its objectives will be an honour. I look forward to meeting my new teammates and fans and enjoying my time in the amazing city of Mumbai," Hitesh Sharma was quoted in a release from Mumbai City FC as saying.
"We are pleased to welcome Hitesh Sharma to our club. His experience with various ISL clubs, combined with his versatility, will provide valuable depth to our midfield options. We are confident that he will fit seamlessly into our squad, and we look forward to working together," Mumbai City FC Head Coach Petr Kratky said.