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Anelka joins Mumbai City in Indian Super League

Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has announced he has joined Mumbai City in the Indian Super League (ISL).
Anelka, 35, has been without a club since leaving West Bromwich Albion following his ban for using the controversial quenelle gesture. Now he is thought to have agreed a short-term deal to join the new ISL franchise, managed by Peter Reid.
"I'm pleased to join Mumbai City FC & very exciting in joining Indian Super League," Anelka wrote on Twitter.
"Talented international players & top Indian talent will make matches thrilling affairs.
"I look forward to using my ability to do well for my team in the matches we will play."
Anelka, capped 69 times by France, began his career with Paris Saint-Germain before joining Arsenal as a youngster. He has gone on to play for Real Madrid, Manchester City, Fenerbahce, Bolton, Chelsea, Shanghai Shenhua, Juventus and West Brom in an often nomadic career marked by highs and lows.
Anelka is one of a number of high-profile players attracted by the pay day on offer in India, with his former Arsenal team-mates Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg - as well as Alessandro del Piero and David Trezeguet - among the others.
The league kicks off in October with a short season ending in December.
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