Panaji: FC Goa’s promising forward Liston Colaco has joined Hyderabad FC to revive his career and get more playing time in the Indian Super League ( ISL ).

The 21-year-old has signed a two-and-half year contract with Hyderabad who are currently at the bottom of the standings. Liston managed only nine minutes across three games for FC Goa this season. Last year too his appearances were restricted.

After their dismal performance in the current season, Hyderabad have won only one match from 12 matches. They recently parted ways with former head coach Phil Brown.

Liston’s move comes a day after Hyderabad announced the appointment of former Bengaluru FC head coach Albert Roca.

With star striker Ferran Corominas and Hugo Boumous in fine form, Liston could never establish himself at FC Goa since joining from Salgaocar FC.

Sergio Lobera’s FC Goa are leading the standings with 24 points and only two points separate them from second-placed Bengaluru FC.

The Davolrim lad came to limelight in the 2016-17 Goa Professional League season where he emerged as the top scorer with 13 goals for Salgaocar. He then guided Goa to the final of the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship. Liston continued his fine form in the tournament and his brace in Goa’s 2-1 win over Kerala set up a final clash against old rivals Bengal.

However, Goa lost by a solitary goal on home soil after current FC Goa forward Manvir Singh scored in the extra time. Liston could make his debut for his new club when Hyderabad host Odisha on Wednesday.

