Exclusive: East Bengal Loanee Ranti Martins Handed Number 25 Jersey By FC Goa

Indian Super League club FC Goa have snapped up prolific marksman Ranti Martins on loan from East Bengal until the end of their season.

It means the 28 - year - old has penned a deal that will keep him at the Fatorda Stadium until December 2014, the month the inaugural Indian Super League will come to an end.

Ranti Martins had concrete offers from Chennaiyin FC and Northeast United before he committed his future to FC Goa for the next three months.

The ex Dempo hero will compete with three other foreigners Tolgay özbey, Miguel Herlein and Miroslav SlepiÄ�ka for an attacking spot.

Last season,  the striker suited up 23 times in the I - League, scoring 12 goals for both Rangdajied United and Chirag United.

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that he will wear the number 25 jersey at FC Goa.