Kerala Blasters release Milos Drincic; Asmir Suljic leaves Punjab FC after one season

ANI June 18, 2025 341 views

Kerala Blasters have officially released Montenegrin defender Milos Drincic after his consistent performances over two seasons. Punjab FC also confirmed the departure of Bosnian midfielder Asmir Suljic following his impactful single season with the club. Drincic was instrumental in KBFC's defensive solidity, featuring in 21 matches last season. Meanwhile, Suljic contributed with 4 goals and 4 assists, proving his versatility in Punjab FC's attack.

"Drincic was a mainstay for KBFC, contributing to four clean sheets and excelling in build-up play." - ISL Report
New Delhi, June 18: Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) have announced the departure of Milos Drincic on Tuesday, according to Indian Super League (ISL) website.

Key Points

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Drincic played 21 matches for Kerala Blasters in 2024-25

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Suljic scored 4 goals and provided 4 assists for Punjab FC

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Both players were key starters for their respective ISL clubs

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Drincic had 86% passing accuracy while Suljic created 28 chances

The Montenegrin centre-back joined the Blasters ahead of the 2023-24 season. He played a key role under Ivan Vukomanovic, helping KBFC qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive time.

Drincic, who had extended his stay with the club in 2024, has now parted ways with the Blasters. He was a regular starter in the 2024-25 season, featuring in 21 of 24 matches.

The defender was a mainstay for KBFC and contributed to four clean sheets. He also played a pivotal role in build-up play, averaging 45 passes per game with an 86% passing accuracy.

Drincic won 94 duels and 17 tackles while also recording 79 clearances and 15 blocks. He scored once last season and created three chances, making a dynamic impact in the attacking half.

Punjab FC (PFC) confirmed that versatile midfielder Asmir Suljic has left the club following the conclusion of his one-year stint with the team.

Suljic was an integral part of the Shers' lineup throughout the 2024-25 season, scoring four goals with a 23.53% goal conversion rate and providing four assists in his 23 appearances for PFC.

The Bosnian midfielder started 13 matches and came off the bench in 10, accumulating over 1,200 minutes of playing time. He created 28 chances and recorded an 81% passing accuracy.

Suljic's ability to seamlessly adapt to various positions in the attacking third added a valuable dimension to the Shers' setup. He also completed 23 successful dribbles.

Defensively, Suljic also brought much-needed stability to PFC, winning 67 duels and making 83 recoveries.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Drincic was solid at the back for KBFC! Sad to see him go, but hope the management has someone equally good lined up. Our defense needs to stay strong for next season 💛💙 #YennumYellow
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Priya M.
Suljic's stats look impressive for Punjab FC. Why only one season? 🤔 Indian clubs need to retain quality foreign players longer to build team chemistry. Hope they find a good replacement!
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Arjun S.
Both players leaving shows the unstable nature of ISL contracts. Drincic was crucial for KBFC's playoff run - 86% passing accuracy is no joke! Hope Indian defenders are learning from him.
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Sunita R.
As a KBFC fan, I'm worried 😟 Drincic was our rock in defense. The management better have a solid plan B. Meanwhile, Suljic did well for Punjab - 4 goals + 4 assists is decent output for a midfielder.
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Vikram J.
While foreign players come and go, we should focus more on developing Indian talent. These departures create opportunities for our domestic players to step up! 🇮🇳⚽
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Neha P.
Suljic's versatility will be hard to replace for Punjab FC. But honestly, ISL teams change foreign players like socks every season! Need more stability in squad building.

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