Arindam Bhattacharya will play for East Bengal from rival club ATK Mohun Bagan for the 2021-22 season.
The 33-year-old centre-back has made 14 appearances for the Indian national team and his experience will be handy for the Kolakata- based side.
SC East Bengal announced the signing of Indian international Amarkit Singh Kiyam from FC Goa on loan.