The 25-year-old player's mid-contract transfer relieves him a year ahead of his deal with Pune FC, which ran until the end of the 2012-13 season, Pune FC said in a media release.
It was a path-breaking exercise taken by the club in order to become self-sustaining, the release added.
"Lester has been transferred to Prayag United for Rs 20 lakh. Prayag United SC officials have been in touch with us for some time now and the deal concluded last week. Pune FC's ultimate aim is to become self-sustaining and player transfer remains a key aspect in achieving the aim," said Pune FC's Operations Head, Chirag Tanna.
Fernandez became a surplus for the club with Karma Tsewang showing excellent form and the experienced Shanmugam Venkatesh and talented Arata Izumi extending their respective contracts, the club explained.
