ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City FC signs Spanish attacker Jorge Ortiz
ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City FC signs Spanish attacker Jorge Ortiz
Indian Super League (ISL) club Mumbai City FC announced the signing of Spanish attacker Jorge Ortiz on Thursday.
A product of Getafe CF’s youth system, Ortiz also played for with Atletico Madrid B. In 2022, he joined Shenzhen Peng City (Mumbai City FC’s sister club) where he played in China League One from 2022–2023 and participated in the Chinese Super League in 2024, registering a total of 15 goals and 11 assists in 56 matches.
Earlier, the Spaniard also played for FC Goa in 36 ISL matches where he contributed 14 goals and 8 assists. His signing, which comes at a crucial juncture of the current ISL season, will fortify the Islanders offence.
His contract with Islanders will run till the end of 2025-26 season.
Ortiz, known for his attacking mindset and versatility, will look to fit smoothly into Kratky’s squad, play a key role and fill important gaps.
“I’m excited to be back in the Indian Super League, to join an exciting club like Mumbai City FC and continue my journey within City Football Group. Both the Club and the Group set very high standards. The atmosphere that the city of Mumbai and Mumbai City FC share is unmatched, and I’m looking forward to getting started with my new teammates, the fans, and contributing to their success,” said Ortiz after completing his move.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Ortiz to Mumbai City FC. He’s an attacker with proven ability in the ISL and has experience playing at a high level. We always strive to get better and find ways to improve our performance on the field. In that sense, Ortiz will strengthen our squad this season. We are excited with his addition and hope to achieve success for the remainder of the season,” opined Kratky.
