Clifford Rayes Miranda and Denis Kavan Join Mumbai City FC Coaching Staff
Mumbai City FC has announced the appointments of Clifford Rayes Miranda as assistant coach and Denis Kavan as strength and conditioning coach. Both will join head coach Petr Kratky’s staff on a two-year contract.
About Clifford Rayes Miranda
Clifford is an AFC Pro Licence holder and has previously worked as an assistant coach with FC Goa, Odisha FC, and Mohun Bagan SG. He has achieved significant success, including winning the ISL League Winners’ Shield with FC Goa and Mohun Bagan SG, and leading Odisha FC to victory in the 2023 Super Cup. Clifford is also a former India national team footballer and has coached the Indian U-23 men’s team.
About Denis Kavan
Denis Kavan, a fitness coach from the Czech Republic, has worked with several clubs across Europe and Asia, including Jablonec (Czech Republic), FC Dinamo and Gaz Metan (Romania), Panevezys (Lithuania), FC Seoul and Hanyang University (South Korea), Pafos and Karmiotissa (Cyprus), Botev Plovdiv (Bulgaria), and most recently Sepsi OSK (Romania). This will be his first season in Indian football.
Statements from the New Coaches
Clifford expressed his delight, saying, “I am delighted to join Mumbai City FC and Petr Kratky’s coaching staff. This is a dynamic set of players and a top-quality team. The club has consistently raised the standards in Indian football, and together, I believe we can achieve great things. I am excited to contribute to the club’s ongoing success and help push the boundaries even further.”
Kavan said, “I am excited to join the Mumbai City FC family and am confident that we can accomplish great things together. I eagerly anticipate coming to India and beginning this wonderful new chapter with my new team.”
Head Coach’s Remarks
Head coach Petr Kratky stated, “It will be exciting to work with Clifford and Denis in the upcoming seasons. Both are extremely talented in their own ways, and their presence in the setup will surely benefit the team. I hope we can push ourselves further this season at Mumbai City FC, and I am confident they will play significant roles in achieving that.”
Departures
Earlier in the day, Mumbai City FC announced that assistant coaches Hiroshi Miyazawa and Anthony Fernandes departed the club after their contract expired.
