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Brazilian midfielder Raphael Augusto has signed a new contract with Chennaiyin FC, extending has stay at the Indian Super League (ISL) club till the end of 2019. The 26-year-old is currently on loan from the 2015 champions to Brazilian fourth-tier team Bangu Atletico Clube but will be back for the 2017-18 ISL season. Raphael joined Chennaiyin in 2015 on loan from Brazilian giants Fluminense and, after playing a key role in the team's run to the title, completed a permanent move to Chennaiyin last season. "I can't express in words how I feel for Chennaiyin FC and the people of Chennai and Tamil Nadu. We have a special bond. I have spent two memorable seasons already and look forward to be with the club for many more years. We didn't get the results we wanted last season after the success of 2015 so I am determined to bring the trophy back to Chennai," said Raphael, a former DC United and Legia Warsaw player who has already made 26 appearances over two ISL seasons and won several individual awards. "I have received great feedback on Raphael from Sabir (Chennaiyin assistant coach Syed Sabir Pasha). He has clearly been one of best midfielders in the ISL and at 26 can only get better. I hear that he is a real fan favourite so it's great for the club to have him attached for the long term," Chennaiyin FC head coach John Gregory said.
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