Former France striker Nicolas Anelka says he is joining Mumbai City FC in Indian Super League
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Former France striker Nicolas Anelka says he is joining Mumbai City FC in the new Indian Super League.
The 35-year-old Anelka tweeted Monday: "I'm pleased to join Mumbai City FC & very exciting in joining Indian Super League."
He added that "talented international players & top Indian talent will make matches thrilling affairs."
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The Indian club responded on Twitter by saying it was proud to welcome Anelka.
Anelka has played at Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. He was most recently at West Bromwich Albion before a sudden departure last season.
Alessandro Del Piero, Robert Pires, David Trezeguet, Fredrik Ljungberg and Luis Garcia are among the big names signed for the eight-team ISL, which kicks off Oct. 12.