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Mumbai City FC Bids Farewell to Veteran Spanish Defender Tiri

Mumbai City FC announced the mutual departure of Spanish defender Tiri. His time with the club was highlighted by winning the Indian Super League Cup in the 2023/24 season and competing in the AFC Champions League. Tiri, who signed a one-year extension in June 2025, was set to begin his record tenth ISL season for a foreign player. The club thanked him for his professionalism and contributions to their recent successes.

Key Points: Mumbai City FC Parts Ways with Defender Tiri

  • Mutual parting after 49 appearances
  • Tiri's 10th ISL season would have been a foreign-player record
  • He won the 2023/24 ISL Cup with the club
  • A key figure in historic AFC Champions League matches
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Mumbai City FC part ways with Spanish defender Tiri

Mumbai City FC and Spanish defender Tiri have mutually parted ways, ending a tenure that included an ISL Cup win and historic AFC Champions League appearances.

"A true professional on and off the pitch, Tiri's journey with the Club has been marked by resilience, leadership, and unforgettable moments. - Mumbai City FC"

Mumbai, Jan 5

Mumbai City FC have parted ways with Spanish defender Tiri amid growing uncertainty over the kickoff of the Indian Super League.

"Mumbai City can confirm that the club and Spanish centre-back Tiri have mutually parted ways. A true professional on and off the pitch, Tiri's journey with the Club has been marked by resilience, leadership, and unforgettable moments. From battling it out on the continental stage in the AFC Champions League to lifting the Indian Super League Cup in the 2023/24 season, his contributions will always hold a special place in our story. Thank you, Tiri, for wearing the badge with pride and giving everything for #AamchiCity. We wish you the very best in the next chapter of your career." Mumai City FC posted on X.

Tiri, 34, signed with Mumbai City Football Club for a one-year extension in June 2025. The 2025-26 Indian Super League season would have been Tiri's tenth season--the most for a foreign player in the Indian Super League. He is only the second foreign national to have made 150 competitive appearances in the league.

Tiri's football journey began at Cadiz CF in the lower leagues of Spanish football and continued after joining Atletico Madrid's reserve team. He signed with Mumbai City for the 2023-24 season and has made 49 official appearances for them to date, and has previously played for Atletico de Kolkata, Jamshedpur FC and ATK Mohun Bagan.

Earlier, City Football Group (CFG) divested its shareholding in Mumbai City FC, returning the Indian Super League (ISL) side to full control of its founding owners. The 2020-21 season saw the club make history by winning both the ISL League Winners' Shield and the ISL Cup, becoming the first team to complete the double in a single season.

The club won a second Shield in the 2022-23 season, remaining unbeaten throughout the league's 18 matches, a first in the ISL. Mumbai City FC also became the first Indian club to win an AFC Champions League match, marking a landmark achievement for Indian football on the continental stage.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is sad news, but understandable given the uncertainty around the league. He gave his all for the club. A true professional. Hope the management has a solid plan to replace such a legend. The defense looks weak now.
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Aman W
With CFG also leaving, things are looking shaky for Mumbai City. Losing a leader like Tiri is a huge blow. The club's identity is changing fast. Need stability ASAP!
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Sarah B
Respectful criticism: The club's statement is nice, but fans deserve more transparency. Was it just about the league delay, or were there other issues? Communication has been poor since the ownership change.
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Vikram M
Legend! 10 seasons in the ISL is no joke. He saw the league grow from day one. From ATK to Mumbai, he gave us so many memories. That AFC Champions League win was special. All the best, Tiri! 🙏
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Karthik V
This is a worrying sign for the ISL season itself. If a stable foreign pro like Tiri is leaving "mutually", what does it say about the league's readiness? AIFF needs to get its act together.

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