Exclusive: ISL side SC Delhi sign Diamond Singh & three more young talents
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The capital club have secured the services of Diamond Singh , Irengbam Newtan , Kamgouhao Doungel and Ringsangmi Lungharwo , continuing their long-term investment in youth as preparations gather pace for the new campaign.
Adding to this, All four players are regarded among the country’s top prospects in their respective age groups. Three of them have come through the AIFF FIFA Talent Academy , while two of them have represented India in the national youth setup.
Meanwhile, The latest additions also underline SC Delhi’s commitment to building for the future, with the club set to compete in the Durand Cup for the first time in its history .
Notably, Unlike several ISL clubs, where young signings often spend their first few seasons with the reserve team or on the fringes of the senior squad, SC Delhi have opted for a different approach.
As per the latest buzz, The capital club have decided to loan out three of their new recruits to clubs in the lower divisions of Indian football, allowing them to gain regular first-team minutes in a competitive environment before returning to challenge for places in the ISL squad. The strategy is one the club successfully implemented last season with India youth international Mohammed Kaif , who spent the campaign on loan and is now set to be integrated into SC Delhi’s first team for the 2026-27 season.
In further updates, The signings underline the long-term vision SC Delhi have embraced since being acquired by the B.C. Jindal Group two years ago. Under head coach Tomasz Tchorz, the club has consistently placed its faith in young Indian talent, handing several youngsters significant first-team opportunities last season and continuing that approach during the 2026 summer transfer window.
On top of that, Among the four recruits, Thokchom Diamond Singh is regarded as one of the brightest talents in Indian football.
The 16-year-old attacking midfielder from Manipur is a product of the AIFF FIFA Talent Academy and a regular member of Bibiano Fernandes’ India U-17 squad , having represented the country at the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 .
Source: Khel Now