My target this season will be to win the AFC Cup & I League: Sony Norde

Team has the potential to win double this season, says Norde

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My target this season will be to win the AFC Cup & I League says Sony Norde | Image: XtraTime

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan’s heartthrob Sony Norde has set his target this season for Mohun Bagan. The Haiti marksman after signing for the Mariners for a third season on the trot declared, “I have two targets this season and that is to win the AFC Cup and I League. My target will be to win both trophies for Mohun Bagan.”

Norde is likely to take on the field tomorrow against Minerva Punjab FC in the I League match at Rabindra Sarobar on Tuesday. It will be a new innings for the Haiti footballer.

“I am very happy to sign for one more season for this club. I got the support from my family to sign in this club as I had offers from other clubs as well,” said Norde to the reporters at IFA office after his signing.

Mohun Bagan has been very successful over the past two seasons, wining the I League and Federation Cup. On being asked about doing a double this season by winning I League and Federation Cup, Norde said, “Let’s hope that we can win the double. That’s why Mohun Bagan officials tried to sign the best players. We have to give our best to win games. We have to be on top of the I League this season.”

The attacking medio had offers from arch rivals East Bengal to play for them this season. But he decided against such a move.

“Sometimes money is not always important in life. You also have to value the love you get from the supporters. I discuss with my mother and wife before taking a decision to play for Mohun Bagan,” said Norde.

Mohun Bagan has a attacking line up that is bound to give sleepless nights for the rival defenders. Norde was asked whether he also believes the same, he quickly replied in a lighter mood, “It’s good for me as I have to give less effort.”