Southampton Football Club have announced a partnership with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools.

The partnership will see the English club support the players and coaches in India and give them access to their Academy Performance Plan and Player Development Camps.

Phase I of the project will be centred around New Delhi before moving to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and then across India. 

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Tom Grevatt, Head of Football Programmes, Southampton FC, said:

“We are delighted to be partnering with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, in India. They’ve already got a great reputation for football delivery across the country, and now together, we are looking to have a real impact on the wider football development scene in India. They’re a forward thinking company, with values and ambitions that match ours, and are equally dedicated to providing high quality development opportunities. We are looking forward to working with them closely, and meeting some of their players and coaches later this week at the launch event at their home in New Delhi.“

Speaking about the partnership with Southampton FC, Kishore Taid, Co-Founder and CEO of Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, added:

“Right from its inception, BBFS has been redefining the standard of football education in India. Through this partnership with SFC, we wish to further enhance the technical knowledge of our ecosystem and build a bridge for young footballers and coaches from India to the world.“