The 2023–24 season is the tenth season in Kerala Blasters FC's existence, as well as their tenth season in the Indian Super League. It began in April 2023 with the 2023 Durand Cup. Ahead of the season, the Blasters ended their six-year association with their most-capped player at the time, Sahal Abdul Samad, swapping him with Pritam Kotal from Mohun Bagan and also received a reported transfer fee of ₹90 lakhs. The club also made the most expensive signing its history by paying FC Goa a reported fee of ₹1.45 crores for the transfer of Aibanbha Dohling. The Blasters started their Indian Super League campaign with consecutive victories in their first two games of the season, an accomplishment unprecedented in the club's history.
Kits
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Blasters unveiled their kit lineup for the 2023-24 season, with the home kit revealed on 2 September, adhering to the club's classic yellow and blue colors. The away kit, introduced on 11 August, features a unique blend of blue and purple shades. On 7 September, the club showcased an all-new all-green third kit, replacing the traditional white, with its design drawing inspiration from the coconut tree symbolizing Kerala's natural beauty.
Partners and sponsors
Main
Note: The following table mentions all the partners and sponsors of the Blasters during 2023-24 season.
Others
Note: The following list showcases the brands with which the Blasters have chosen to maintain their partnerships, as disclosed on their official website. These associations were not formally announced prior to the season.
Background
Kerala Blasters came into the 2023–24 season after a dramatic 2022–23 season. The club came into the 2022–23 season after becoming the runner-ups of the 2021–22 IndIan Super League season, but failed to register any trophies to their name at the end of the season. The season began with the Blasters sending their youth squad as their first team to the Durand Cup who was knocked out in the quarter-finals. This particular season was remarked by the Blasters' walk-off from the league's knockout stage match against their arch-rivals Bengaluru FC following their disagreement on the free-kick goal scored by Sunil Chhetri during the extra-time. The Blasters were eventually disqualified from the league's knockout stages, and were penalized by the All India Football Federation as a result of their walk-off. They ended their 2022–23 campaign with the group stage disqualification from the 2023 Indian Super Cup tournament, in which they failed to qualify for the knockout stages as a result of ending up third in the group stage.
Pre-season overview
April
On 18 April 2023, the Blasters announced that they have mutually parted ways with their assistant coach Ishfaq Ahmed.
On 24 April, the Blasters announced their squad for the Reliance Foundation Development League's national phase.
May
On 4 May, the Blasters announced that they have extended the contract of the Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos till the end of the 2023–24 season.
On 9 May, the Blasters announced the contract extension of youngsters Muhammad Saheef, Mohammed Azhar and Mohammed Aimen until 2026.
On 12 May, the Blasters announced the contract extension of the Indian midfielder Nihal Sudeesh till 2026 on a three-year contract.
On 16 May, the Blasters announced the signing of the Australian winger Jaushua Sotirio on a two-year deal after reaching an agreement with Newcastle Jets FC for an undisclosed transfer fee.
On 18 May, the Blasters announced that they have been granted ICLS Premier 1 license by the All India Football Federation.
On 19 May, the Blasters announced the contract extension of assistant coach Frank Dauwen till 2025.
On 21 May, the Blasters announced the contract extension of the Indian defender Hormipam Ruivah till 2027 on a four-year long-term contract.
On 30 May, the Blasters announced the departure of their club captain, Jessel Carneiro after four years with the club.
On 31 May, the Blasters announced the departures of Víctor Mongil, Apostolos Giannou, Ivan Kalyuzhnyi, Harmanjot Khabra and Muheet Shabir from the club as their contracts ended on the same day.
June
On 1 June, the Blasters announced the signing of the Indian right-back Prabir Das till 2026 on a three-year deal from their rivals Bengaluru FC.