Overview
- Peruvian champions Alianza Lima Femenino announced the Indian midfielder-forward’s signing to strengthen their frontline ahead of the new season.
- Manisha Kalyan said she is very happy to join the club and pledged to give 100 percent while helping the team achieve its goals.
- She previously played for PAOK in Greece and Apollon Ladies in Cyprus, becoming the first Indian to feature in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
- Outlets report that Kalyan is the first Indian woman to sign with a South American top-division club.
- Club officials cited her pace, versatility, and creativity as reasons for the move, aligning with Alianza Lima’s domestic dominance and Copa Libertadores Femenina ambitions.