The highly-rated India international has chosen the Highlanders despite interest from several ISL clubs
NorthEast United Football Club The race to sign highly-rated defender Pramveer Singh has been won, with the India international set to join the Highlanders after spurning interest from several other players. Indian Premier League (ISL) clubs, Khel Now can exclusively reveal.
The left-footed centre-back has become one of the most sought-after Indian players in the market after his contract with Punjab FC expired at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Sources suggest that several ISL clubs looked for a move for the 18-year-old, but NorthEast United eventually convinced the defender to make Guwahati their next destination.
“Pramveer Singh, who was wanted by three teams in the Indian Super League, has opted for NorthEast United. Playing time was a major factor in his decision. Both parties have agreed on a three-year contract and the paperwork will be finalized soon,” a source tracking the transfer told Khel Now.
The move is another statement of intent from NorthEast United, who continue to invest heavily in young Indian talent under coach Juan Pedro Binale.
Rapid rise in the ranks of the national team
Pramveer’s rise over the past three years has been one of the fastest in Indian football.
The defender represented India at U-17, U-20 and U-23 levels before recently moving up the world rankings. Great national team.
Earlier this month, he made his debut for India against Tajikistan, becoming the latest youth international to break into the Blue Tigers’ squad.
His development has also been closely linked to NorthEast United’s assistant coach Naushad MusaWho he worked with during his time with the India U-23 national team.
Although India narrowly missed out on qualifying for the U-23 AFC Cup finals, Pramvir emerged from the qualifiers with his reputation enhanced after a string of assured performances in defence.
From Punjab FC academy to ISL prospect
Pramveer first came into the limelight in the 2023 AFC U-17 Cup before continuing his development in the youth team at FC Punjab.
He continued his impressive form in the ISL and later played every minute of Punjab’s successful Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) campaign in 2024, helping the club lift the title.
He was quickly promoted to the first team, and made history when he started against Mohun Bagan at the age of just 17 years and 189 days, becoming the youngest regular starter in the history of the Indian Super League.
During the 2025-26 season, he made 13 appearances in all competitions, scoring once as he continued to establish himself as one of the most promising young defenders in the country.
Why NorthEast United moved so quickly
NorthEast United’s interest in Pramveer has been building for several months.
The club sees the defender as a long-term investment and believes playing regularly under Ben Ali’s coaching staff can further accelerate his development.
Biennale has built a reputation for improving young players during his time in India, and NorthEast United will be hoping Bramvir follows a similar path.
For the player, the decision appears to have been driven as much by opportunity as by ambition.
Several clubs were willing to offer him a larger contract. In the end, NorthEast United delivered something equally important, a clear path to minutes on the pitch.
And for a teenager who has already climbed all levels of age groups in Indian football, this may have been the deciding factor.
Has Pramveer Singh signed for NorthEast United Football Club?
Pramveer Singh is set to join NorthEast United FC after both parties agreed a three-year contract. The paperwork is expected to be completed soon
Why did Pramveer Singh choose NorthEast United?
According to sources, regular playing time was a key factor in the defender’s decision, despite interest from several ISL clubs.
How many clubs are interested in Pramveer Singh?
Sources suggest that at least three ISL clubs were pursuing the highly-rated defender before he opted for NorthEast United.
Who is Pramveer Singh?
Pramvir Singh is a left-footed centre-back who represents India at U-17, U-20, U-23 and senior levels. He recently made his debut for India’s senior team against Tajikistan.
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