West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's announcement that "East Bengal will play in the ISL (Indian Super League)" on Wednesday was music to the hears of the Red and Golds faithful.
After Kolkata-based Shree Cement Ltd emerged as the club's latest investor in the aftermath of Quess' exit in mid-July, East Bengal official Alvito D'Cunha expressed his pleasure over the development.
"It's great news. Actually, we were just waiting for the announcement to be made. May be it got delayed because of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus pandemic situation).
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"For East Bengal, having such a rich history and so much of legacy with millions of supporters, getting a good investor is something which was bound to happen.