Italian defender Federico Barba departs Persib Bandung

Italian centre‑back Federico Barba and Persib Bandung announced that their partnership will end on 30 June 2026 after the defender’s contract expired. Both parties agreed not to extend the agreement for the next season.

Barba, a former Italy U‑21 international who previously played for Paris Saint‑Germain, featured in Persib’s victorious 2025‑2026 Super League campaign, contributing to the club’s third consecutive league title. Deputy CEO Adhitia Putra Herawan thanked Barba, saying, “Hatur nuhun, Federico Barba… your dedication and professionalism helped us achieve a historic triumph.”