Indian Super League franchise NorthEast United FC have announced the signing of striker V.P. Suhair from Mohun Bagan ahead of the 2020/21 season.

28 year old Suhair Vadakkepeedika, known in short as V.P. Suhair, was born in Palakkad, Kerala. Suhair has experience of playing for clubs like United SC, East Bengal Club, Gokulam Kerala FC and finally Mohun Bagan, where he won the 2019/20 I-League title.

V.P. Suhair said, “I am very excited to be a part of the Highlanders family and play in the Indian Super League. There will be a lot to learn from Head Coach Gerard Nus and Coach Khalid Jamil, and I cannot wait to join the rest of the squad for pre-season.”

NorthEast United’s Executive Director Priya Runchal said about their latest signing, “Suhair’s performances in last season’s I-League really impressed the coaching staff at the club and we believe he will be an important addition to the team’s attack. He is a player who has the knack of finding the net and we are excited to see how he contributes to the team for the season ahead.”