Thodupuzha: Young Malayalee footballer Sachu Siby, who played for Chennaiyin FC in the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) season, is all set to play in Europe. The 23-year-old defender has been signed by Inter Club d'Escaldes, a club based in Andorra in southwestern Europe bordering Spain and France, on a season-long loan. 

Inter Club d'Escaldes currently feature in Primera Divisio, the top-flight professional football league in Andorra. In the 2023-24 season, the club finished second in the league. 

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Sachu, a native of Kumily in Idukki district, currently plays for Inter Kashi in the I-League. Primarily a left full-back, Sachu will join Inter Club d'Escaldes for a salary amounting to Rs 8 lakh. 

A member of Kerala's 2022 Santhosh Trophy squad, Sachu featured in five matches for Chennaiyin in ISL 2023-24. He moved to Inter Kashi last month on a three-year contract. The club decided to send Sachu out on loan to help him develop his skills and give him exposure and match experience at the top level. 

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Inter Kashi, the first-ever professional club from Uttar Pradesh, debuted in the I-League in the 2023-24 season, where they finished fourth.

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