Mumbai, June 18 -- After securing consecutive top-two finishes in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, along with silverware in both campaigns, Mumbai City FC barely managed to sneak into the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs in 2024-25, finishing sixth in the standings. Their title defence in the Cup also fell flat, ending in a heavy 5-0 defeat to Bengaluru FC in a one-legged playoff clash, as per the official website of ISL.

It was a season marked by inconsistency and a dip in attacking output. With just 36 goals scored, their lowest league tally in three seasons, the Islanders will be looking to revamp key areas in the summer transfer window to bounce back stronger.

While the team continued to dominate possession and show promise in bui...