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Internet Desk: ISL’s Goa based franchise FC Goa has retained winger Mandar Rao Desai and veteran goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season 4. Mandar has been a part of FC Goa since season 1 and he came into limelight in the year 2015 when his team reached the finals with the help of Mandar’s brilliant skills. After retaining these two players FC Goa can bid from round 3 on July 7, unless they don’t retain a capped U21 footballer. FC Goa President, Akshay Tandon said, “We are delighted to have been able to agree terms with Laxmikanth Kattimani and Mandar Rao Dessai. Both of them have defended the club’s crest since its inception and we couldn’t be happier that they will continue to do so for a further three years. "Both of them have been vital pieces of the jigsaw in the past seasons and we expect them to continue in the same vein." Mandar made his first I-League appearance with Dempo. Later he joined Federation Cup champions Bengaluru FC last season.