MARGAO, INDIA: The fiasco between FC Goa and Brison Fernandes has blown into a full-sized feud. The Indian Super League club took to their social media handles on Friday, July 3, to assert that the winger’s impending move to Chennaiyin FC was conceived unethically, and that they were given a raw deal.
Goa went as far as to accuse their player’s agent (Four Flags Agency) of using their offers to create competition in the transfer market. Brison himself was indirectly accused of misusing the club’s goodwill. Here, we break down the events that transpired which led the Gaurs to make their displeasure public.
Brison Fernandes became a free agent in June 2026
On Friday, FC Goa posted a statement on their social media handles, in which they hinted that Brison Fernandes’ move to Chennaiyin FC was created in an unscrupulous manner by his agency (Four Flags). The 25-year-old’s contract had come to an end on 31 May 2026, and he was a free agent now.
Goa considered him to be important to their plans under a new head coach, and in turn, made him several offers, each more financially lucrative than the former. Things appeared to be moving in the right direction, with Brison Fernandes keen on accepting one of the offers and remaining with his hometown club.
However, FC Goa then alleged that the player’s agency used the offers made by them to tempt other Indian Super League clubs to enter the fray. At this point, Chennaiyin FC became interested in the attacker and contacted FC Goa regarding their possible bid. Brison’s agency later used both FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC’s offers to manufacture a bidding war.
FC Goa managed Brison Fernandes’ injury even after his contract ended
FC Goa, however, were shocked by the turn of events. Even a couple of days ago, the player did not have any offers, and now Chennaiyin FC appeared keen on outbidding them for his services. Reeling with the shock – as well as the disrespect shown by Four Flags – the Gaurs opted not to compete in such a bidding war and allowed the Marina Machans to pocket their player.
Goa also mentioned not receiving even a little bit of goodwill from Brison Fernandes himself, especially since they were still taking care of an injury he picked up last season. The club were under no obligation to do so, as his contract had ended. They were hurt, they said, by the lack of consideration shown both by the player and his agency.
This is not to mention the fact that he was developed by FC Goa, from whose system he came through. Hailing from the village of Loutolim, less than ten kilometres from the Fatorda Stadium in Margao where the Gaurs play their home games, Brison has now traded places with another coastal club, albeit further south. He will take several memories along to the Marina Arena, with the biggest being becoming the first-ever Indian to score in the AFC Champions League Two.
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