Persib Bandung Nears Deals for Lion City Sailors Midfielder Rui Pires and Goalkeeper Ivan Susak

Persib Bandung is reported to be in the final stage of negotiations to acquire two Singapore Premier League players from Lion City Sailors. The club has agreed on transfer fees for Portuguese midfielder Rui Pires and Croatian goalkeeper Ivan Susak, with only administrative steps remaining. Neither Persib nor Lion City Sailors have issued an official statement.

Rui Pires, 28, is set to become a free agent on 30 June 2026 after making 26 appearances and scoring two goals for Lion City Sailors this season. Ivan Susak, who remains under contract until 30 June 2027, featured in 31 matches, keeping 12 clean sheets. The potential signings would add depth to Persib’s midfield and goal‑keeping options ahead of the 2026/27 Super League season.

Other transfer chatter links Persib with several foreign players, including former Real Madrid talent Jese Rodriguez, as reported by international media. The club’s activity follows recent successes for the Indonesian national team, which recorded victories over Mozambique and Oman in FIFA Matchday fixtures.