Minerva clinched their maiden I-League title in the 2017-18 season and secured the services of the midfielder from Meghalaya-based club Shillong Lajong, who were relegated following the conclusion of the I-League 2018-19 season on March 4.
“Minerva Punjab FC are delighted to announce the new loan signing of Samuel Lalmuanpuia from Lajong,” Minerva said on their Twitter handle.
Shillong Lajong confirmed the deal when they took to Twitter to congratulate Lalmuanpuia on his new journey.
Lalmuanpuia will get a taste of 2019 AFC Cup action when Minerva begin their maiden group stage campaign in Group E against Indian counterparts Chennaiyin FC on April 3.
The 20-year-old was a product of the Chandigarh Football Academy and began his career with Shillong Lajong in the Shillong Premier League, where he became the top scorer in 2015, and the I-League U-19.
Lalmuanpuia graduated to the senior squad in 2016, making 55 appearances and scoring nine goals for Lajong and has honed his skills as a dead-ball specialist.
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