Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC have announced the acquisition of 20-year-old central midfielder Aashir Salim, who has signed a two-year deal that will see him remain with the Kalinga Warriors through 2028.
Salim, who was born in Doha, Qatar, is a product of Al-Sailiya SC’s youth academy, where he progressed through the club’s age-group teams and Olympic setup before breaking into senior football with the Qatari side.
The midfielder has spent his formative years within Qatar’s football system and now embarks on his first venture into Indian club football with his move to the Indian Super League, as press release issued by Odisha FC said.
Speaking after completing the transfer, Salim said: “I’m very happy to join Odisha FC, and I’m really looking forward to this new chapter in my career. This will be my first experience in the Indian Super League, so it is a very exciting opportunity for me. I’m eager to learn, work hard and give my best for the team and the fans.”
The signing adds further depth to Odisha FC’s midfield options as the club continues to strengthen the team keeping the 2026–27 ISL season in mind. Salim becomes the latest young Indian player to join Odisha FC, as the Bhubaneswar club continues to add promising talent to its first-team squad ahead of the 2026–27 ISL season.
Odisha FC have welcomed Salim to Bhubaneswar and wished him success in the Kalinga Warriors colours as he prepares for his ISL debut.
