<p>Chennai: Defender Laldinliana Renthlei on Thursday returned to his former club Chennaiyin FC ahead of the Indian Super League season.</p>.<p>The 26-year-old Renthlei, who is from Mizoram, has also played for Jamshedpur FC and Odisha FC in the past.</p>.<p>Renthlei’s first stint with the Chennaiyin saw him play a key role in their journey to the final of the 2019-20 ISL season in which the club finished runners-up.</p>.<p>He is the 13th signing for CFC, joining fellow defenders Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Mandar Rao Desai, and PC Laldinpuia.</p>.Life itself is a challenge but you've got to fight: Quadriplegic Paralympic silver-winner Pranav Soorma.<p>Head coach Owen Coyle said, “I worked with him during season six when we reached the ISL final, and he was an outstanding full-back. He also came with me to Jamshedpur, where we won the Shield. He’s a fantastic defender and a tremendous addition to the squad.” “The goal this season is clear – work hard, stay focused, and push ourselves to win the ISL. I chose Chennaiyin because of its winning spirit, the incredible fans and of course coach Owen who I have worked with in the past and has shown faith in me by getting me to the club once again,” Renthlei said.</p>.<p>He rose to prominence during the 2017-18 season with Chhinga Veng, playing a pivotal role in their Mizoram Premier League (MPL) title win.</p>.<p>Renthlei moved to the I-League outfit Aizawl FC in December 2017 and also played as a central defender and midfielder during his career.</p>
<p>Chennai: Defender Laldinliana Renthlei on Thursday returned to his former club Chennaiyin FC ahead of the Indian Super League season.</p>.<p>The 26-year-old Renthlei, who is from Mizoram, has also played for Jamshedpur FC and Odisha FC in the past.</p>.<p>Renthlei’s first stint with the Chennaiyin saw him play a key role in their journey to the final of the 2019-20 ISL season in which the club finished runners-up.</p>.<p>He is the 13th signing for CFC, joining fellow defenders Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Mandar Rao Desai, and PC Laldinpuia.</p>.Life itself is a challenge but you've got to fight: Quadriplegic Paralympic silver-winner Pranav Soorma.<p>Head coach Owen Coyle said, “I worked with him during season six when we reached the ISL final, and he was an outstanding full-back. He also came with me to Jamshedpur, where we won the Shield. He’s a fantastic defender and a tremendous addition to the squad.” “The goal this season is clear – work hard, stay focused, and push ourselves to win the ISL. I chose Chennaiyin because of its winning spirit, the incredible fans and of course coach Owen who I have worked with in the past and has shown faith in me by getting me to the club once again,” Renthlei said.</p>.<p>He rose to prominence during the 2017-18 season with Chhinga Veng, playing a pivotal role in their Mizoram Premier League (MPL) title win.</p>.<p>Renthlei moved to the I-League outfit Aizawl FC in December 2017 and also played as a central defender and midfielder during his career.</p>