Kolkata, Feb 1: Kolkata football giants East Bengal on Wednesday confirmed the signing of Australian striker Christopher Payne as their fourth foreigner after parting ways with Kyrgyzstan’s Ildar Amirov. Also Read - Nokia 7.3 Leaked in India: HMD Global Will Announce New Nokia Smartphones on September 22- Check Phone Details, Price, and Specifications

Payne has been hired in the mandatory Asian quota for foreigners. The other three foreigners are Willis Plaza, Wedson Anselme and Ivan Bukenya. Also Read - Kangana Ranaut's Latest Attack on Sanjay Raut: How Much do You Contribute to Economy?

“His (Christopher) contract has been done. We have applied for his visa,” a club official told IANS. Also read-Liverpool vs Chelsea: Simon Mignolet steals show with penalty save as Liverpool hold Chelsea Also Read - India COVID Update: Country Registers Highest Single-day Spike of Nearly 98000 Cases, Total Infection Tally Crosses 51-lakh Mark | Top Highlights

Payne has won the Australian League with Sydney FC in the 2009-10.

East Bengal are presently at the top of the I-League with 13 points from five matches, having won four matches in a row.