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\"footballChennai:<\/strong> Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC is delighted to announce that they have retained experienced Italian central midfielder Manuele Blasi for the third season of the ISL.<\/p>\n

The former Roma, Juventus, Napoli and Fiorentina midfielder joined Chennaiyin in 2015 after the expiry of his contract at Italian Serie B club AS Varese.<\/p>\n

Blasi went on to play a key role in Chennaiyin’s title success, making 13 appearances including starts in both legs of the semi-final against Atletico de Kolkata and the final with FC Goa.<\/p>\n

The midfielder, who was capped eight times for Italy at international level, brought a lot of solidity to Chennaiyin’s midfield with his tenacity and work rate and was also a very popular figure in the dressing room.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old had a stint at Italian third tier outfit Ischia after ISL 2015 and is now joining Chennaiyin on a free transfer.<\/p>\n

“Blasi’s class and experience was very important for us both on and off the field last year. He will have a big role to play this year also. We are happy to have him back,” said Chennaiyin FC head coach Marco Materazzi.<\/p>\n

“I am delighted to join Chennaiyin for another season in the ISL. It was a memorable experience in India last year and achieving the target of winning the trophy was a great moment for me personally. I would like to thank the owners and the coach for giving me a chance to come back in this special club and I am looking forward to retaining the title,” said Blasi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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