East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan SG will have new coaches for the upcoming season. Antonio Lopez Habas returns to coach East Bengal, while Panagiotis Dilmperis takes charge of Mohun Bagan. Both teams are preparing for their Durand Cup opener on July 25. Goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill will remain with East Bengal for two more seasons. Phurba Lachenpa, the 2023-24 ISL Golden Glove winner, has joined the red-and-gold team.
