Ashique Kuruniyan Rejoins Bengaluru FC in Stunning Four-Year Homecoming Deal
In football, some reunions are written in the stars鈥攁nd for Ashique Kuruniyan and Bengaluru FC, it feels like destiny. The electrifying winger is back at the Kanteerava, re-signing with the Blues on a four-year deal that has fans buzzing and defenders worrying.
Once known as the “Flying Machine” on the left flank, Ashique lit up the league when he first joined Bengaluru in 2019. His pace, flair, and raw energy gave the Blues a cutting edge. His crowning moment? That thunderbolt in the 2020 ISL semi-final against ATK鈥攁 goal still replayed in Bengaluru FC鈥檚 highlight reels.
But like all good stories, there was a twist. In 2022, Kuruniyan made a high-profile switch to Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The move promised a fresh chapter, but it didn鈥檛 unfold as hoped. Injuries and inconsistency dimmed his spark, and after three seasons, the curtain quietly fell on his time in Kolkata.
Now, he鈥檚 back鈥攐lder, wiser, and hungry.
For Bengaluru FC, this isn鈥檛 just another signing. It鈥檚 a reunion with a player who still has the X-factor. The club didn鈥檛 hesitate to offer him a four-year deal, signalling trust not just in his ability, but in his journey.
Kuruniyan鈥檚 return also comes at a critical time. The Blues are rebuilding, aiming to return to title contention after recent inconsistencies. With young stars coming through and veterans holding the fort, Ashique鈥檚 versatility as a winger or wing-back could prove to be the missing piece.
The stakes are high. The expectations? Even higher. But if anyone can rise to the occasion with a blistering sprint down the wing and a cross that splits defences, it鈥檚 Ashique Kuruniyan.
