However, his much talked about association with the club has now come to an abrupt end. The permanent role was offered to Jamil after, in the 2020-21 season, he had become the first Indian coach, interim though, to lead a side into ISL playoffs. The 45-year-old football tactician in 2021 had become the first Indian to be appointed as the full-time coach of an Indian Super League (ISL) club, at NorthEast United FC. One of the sharpest minds in Indian football, Khalid Jamil on Monday was appointed as the new head coach of I-League 2nd Division club FC Bengaluru United.
