Singh, 26, who had also featured in the recent friendly against Bayern Munich in Calcutta, was signed on today and is expected to strengthen the conversion rate of Lajong, which has so far squandered several opportunities in the ongoing I-League campaign.
Singh had also played for Mahindra United from 2008-10 and East Bengal during 2010-11 before joining United Sikkim last year.
He has been a member of the Indian squad from 2008 onwards.
With 10 more matches remaining in the current I-League season, Singh is the latest player to be recruited by Lajong.
Last week, the outfit signed in two strikers — India vice-captain P. Renedy Singh of Manipur and Mathew Osvaldo Mayora of Australia.
Lajong can also sign on one more player to complete the 30-player squad.
“I am very happy to join Lajong and I will definitely give my best to the team,” the striker told a press conference today in the presence of Lajong general secretary Larsing M. Sawian and coach Pradhyum Reddy.
The Lajong coach said the last week has been very positive for the team.
“Our aim is to bring in the best players from the Northeast to play for the team,” Reddy said.
On Singh, he said a player of his calibre should be given the opportunity to showcase his talent. “We are very fortunate that he (Singh) preferred Lajong over other teams. His presence will provide more balance to the side,” Reddy added.
He also said while the midfield and forward lines of the team have been well balanced, the only worry for the team has been the defence line.
“But we are trying to improve our defence as well,” Reddy added, while refusing to disclose whether Singh would feature in the Saturday home clash against Pune FC.
Spelling out the vision of the team, Sawian said, “We will work towards strengthening the team as the Northeast deserves a better representation in the I-League circuit. We are not leaving any stone unturned to build the team, and in the next season, more big names will be engaged by the club.”