Mumbai FC part ways with coach Khalid Jamil

I-League side Mumbai FC has parted ways with head coach Khalid Jamil by mutual consent, the football club announced on Wednesday.

The outfit in a statement said, Jamal will leave Mumbai FC with immediate effect.

Deputy Vice President Atul Badgamia said: "I would like to thank Khalid Jamil for his excellent work, first as a player, then as a youth team coach and finally as the first team head coach.

"He leaves us with a legacy of having given several young players the confidence to show their ability on the highest stage."

"Khalid will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure at Mumbai FC. Everyone at the club wishes him all the best in the future."

Khalid was appointed coach in 2009, two years after the club was founded.

A decision on his successor will be announced soon.