Kerala Blasters FC has finished the signing of the 27-year-old Cameroonian center forward Raphael Eric Messi Bouli for the upcoming 2019-20 period of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL). He has signed a one-year contract with the side.

He has seven appearances for his national side. With his national group, he has played in the African Nations Championship and the FIFA World Cup qualifier. He has additionally played for the China League One side Yanbian Funde just as the Persian Gulf Pro League side, Foolad Khuzestan Football Club.

The player stated, 'I am thrilled to join a club that has a strong vision for the future and the most passionate fan-base in India. I can't wait for the season to start.'

Kerala Blasters have reinforced their squad essentially by acquiring in foreign nationals like Ogbeche, Sergio Cidoncha, Gianni Zuiverloon, Jairo Rodrigues, Mario Arques, Mouhamadou Moustapha Gning and Bouli.