Mumbai City to retire Jersey No. 29 to honour departing Bipin Singh
With 158 appearances and 28 goals, Bipin departs as the most capped player in Mumbai City history. The winger is set to join East Bengal ahead of the next season, as reported by Sportstar.
'It's hard to say goodbye, but I leave with nothing but gratitude in my heart,' Bipin said. 'Mumbai City has been my home for seven unforgettable years. This club has given me everything. To the fans, teammates, staff, and everyone who's been part of this journey, thank you for the love and belief. Mumbai City will always be a part of me.'
The winger from Manipur joined the Islanders in 2018 after stints with Shillong Lajong and Atletico de Kolkata. During his time with Mumbai City, he won two Indian Super League Cups and two ISL Shields.
Bipin played a crucial role in the club's historic 2020-21 season, when Mumbai became the first team to win both the ISL Cup and Shield in the same year. He also scored the match-winning goal in the final against ATK Mohun Bagan.
He secured his second ISL Cup in the 2023-24 season, scoring the team's second goal in the final. He was also part of the squad that claimed the League Shield in 2022-23.
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