East Bengal have roped in Manipuri player Boithang Haokip from Indian Super League (ISL) champions Bengaluru FC for three years.
The 28-year-old is predominantly a winger but can play in multiple positions. He has played both as a wing-back as well as a central midfielder at Bengaluru.
Haokip started his career at Shillong Lajong and made his debut for the club in I-League 2012-13 season. He had also plied his trade with ISL clubs like NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC.
Bengaluru had bought the winger from the ISL player’s draft ahead of the 2017/18 season.