XtraTime Web Desk: Edmund Lalrindika might not have played to many games for East Bengal this season, but the striker who joined East Bengal on loan from Bengaluru FC, impressed one and all with his first glimpse in the first leg of the Kolkata derby. The highly talented attacker had extended his contract for Bengaluru FC before joining East Bengal on loan. Now East Bengal wants to sign the player for a longer term and on a permanent deal. Confirmed sources told XtraTime.in that Edmund is in love with the club and its fans. Though Bengaluru FC has already informed him very clearly. There is no question of releasing him and he will have to play for the Blues in the next season.