ISL 2026-27: Mumbai City FC signs I-League veteran Luka Majcen with hopes of redemption

Luka Majcen becomes the second foreign signing for the club in the middle of the season as it struggles with injury problems. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Photo Library

Mumbai City has signed Slovenian forward Luka Majcen for the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) season, the club announced on Thursday.

Majcen becomes the second foreign signing for the club in the middle of the season as it struggles with injury problems. Its forwards Wilmar Jordan Gil and Leandro Otormín have missed out on game time due to fitness issues, while Indian winger Vikram Partap Singh has been ruled out for the majority of the season.

The Slovenian comes in as an effective replacement here, given his long and illustrious legacy in the Indian football circuit. “I am delighted to join the club and excited for this new challenge. I will give my best to contribute to the team and help achieve the club’s objectives. I look forward to meeting my new teammates and getting started,” Majcen said.

मुंबईकरांनो, आपला नवा स्ट्रायकर आलाय 🤩 Let's give a big welcome to our newest forward, Luka Majcen 💪 Read more: https://t.co/kzsInzAZxh #WelcomeLuka #AaplyaMumbaiSathi #AamchiCity 🔵 https://t.co/BmMuyU70zJ

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) November 12, 2026

Majcen moved to Indian football in 2020, joining Churchill Brothers, where he finished as the I-League’s second-highest scorer. He then had stints with Bengaluru United — which he helped win the Bangalore Super Division — followed by Gokulam Kerala, RoundGlass Punjab and Diamond Harbour FC.

With each of the three I-League teams, he has won the title once, having scored 76 goals in India’s domestic circuit across major leagues and competitions.

In January 2022, Majcen signed for Gokulam Kerala, scoring 13 goals to help the club defend their I-League title. Later that year, he joined RoundGlass Punjab, where he won the I-League title again, leading to their promotion to the ISL, and finished as the I-League’s top scorer with 16 goals and was named Player of the Season. He subsequently became the club’s first-ever goalscorer in the Indian Super League.

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“Given his proven experience in India and the ISL for several years, we are hopeful he will get us goals and convert chances we will create going forward. His leadership and character will also be an added plus for the squad,” Sujay Sharma, Mumbai City’s Director of Football, said.

Mumbai City, which has won the ISL Shield and Cup twice each, finds itself in troubled waters this season. In December last year, the City Football Group – which owns Manchester City – divested its stake in the club, and on the field, the team finds itself without a win after four matches.

It has parted ways with the ISL-winning and former India coach, Manolo Marquez, in the international break, and is hoping for a fresh start on its way back up.

Published on Nov 12, 2026

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