"We look forward to developing the Kochi club in the Indian Super League. We will tap the potential talent and also channelise the fervor and passion for football across the country to enhance the quality and competitive level of the sport," PVP Ventures' chairman and managing director Prasad Potluri said in a release on Sunday.
"The Indian Super League presents a great opportunity to develop a platform for the youngsters to learn and enhance their talent to develop into outstanding players. Based on the various insights shared by the team, the opportunity of the Kochi club seemed like a compelling and challenging proposition. With the Kochi club, we will strive to 'score our goals' and play a part in developing the game of football across the country," Tendulkar said.