# Persib Bandung transfer activity and squad updates July 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-footballers-contract-and-transfer-news > Updated: 2026-08-17T22:36:51.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 8. Mid‑June 2026 saw Ipswich Town confirm Indonesian defender Elkan Baggott’s stay and Persija Jakarta extend Brazilian defender Paulo Ricardo. Baggott has since attracted interest from Bolton Wanderers. In early July, Persib Bandung announced a major roster and technical staff overhaul. The club appointed Croatian assistant coach Zlatko Runje and fitness coach Karlo Reinholz to support head coach Igor Tolic. Key signings included Japanese midfielder Gakuto Notsuda, Dutch‑born winger Ragnar Oratmangoen on a three‑year deal, defender Gabriel Mutombo, and Montenegrin striker Balsa Sekulic on a two‑year contract. Argentine forward Mariano Peralta, the previous season’s Super League top scorer, joined on a two‑year deal through 2028. After a high-profile arrival in Bandung on 27 July, Peralta began integrating into the squad. He has since found confidence during the Dewata Challenge Series 2026 preseason tournament, notably scoring a penalty in a 3-0 victory against Sabah FC. While Persib has expressed interest in Persija left‑back Shayne Pattynama, no negotiations have been confirmed. The team is currently preparing for its AFC Champions League Two qualification match against Manila Digger on 31 August. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Mariano Peralta finds confidence with Persib Bandung Persib Bandung striker Mariano Peralta is finding his rhythm after scoring a penalty in a 3-0 preseason win against Sabah FC during the Dewata Challenge Series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariano-peralta-finds-confidence-with-persib-bandung ### 2026-07-29: Mariano Peralta Joins Persib Bandung and Receives Heroic Fan Reception Mariano Peralta, a 28‑year‑old Argentine forward, signed with Persib Bandung, was welcomed by fans on 27 July 2026, and began training ahead of the President’s Cup match on 31 July 2026. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariano-peralta-joins-persib-bandung-and-receives-heroic-fan-reception ### 2026-07-21: Persib Bandung eyes left‑back Shayne Pattynama while Mariano Peralta joins the squad Persib Bandung is rumored to pursue left‑back Shayne Pattynama from Persija Jakarta, while confirming Argentine midfielder Mariano Peralta’s signing ahead of the 2026/27 season. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-eyes-leftback-shayne-pattynama-while-mariano-peralta-joins-the-squad ### 2026-07-07: Persib Bandung signs Montenegro striker Balsa Sekulic on two‑year deal Persib Bandung signed Montenegrin striker Balsa Sekulic on a two‑year deal to replace Andrew Jung, citing his goal‑scoring record and international experience for the upcoming season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-signs-montenegro-striker-balsa-sekulic-on-twoyear-deal ### 2026-07-06: Persib Bandung prepares to sign striker Mariano Peralta Persib Bandung plans to announce striker Mariano Peralta as a new signing after July 10, 2026, amid budget‑heavy squad rebuild and regional competition ambitions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-signs-croatian-winger-luka-menalo-and-prepares-to-unveil-sixth-recruit ### 2026-07-04: Persib Bandung hires Croatian coaches and adds new players for 2026/27 season Persib Bandung hired Croatian assistant coach Zlatko Runje and fitness coach Karlo Reinholz, and signed Ragnar Oratmangoen, Gakuto Notsuda and defender Gabriel Mutombo for the 2026/27 season. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-signs-dutchborn-indonesia-international-ragnar-oratmangoen-on-threeyear-deal ### 2026-06-15: Indonesia’s Elkan Baggott and Ragnar Oratmangoen linked with moves to Bolton and Persija Defender Elkan Baggott may move from Ipswich to Bolton, while winger Ragnar Oratmangoen is linked with a Persija Jakarta transfer after leaving Dender. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-elkan-baggott-and-ragnar-oratmangoen-linked-with-moves-to-bolton-and-persija ### 2026-06-15: Elkan Baggott and Paulo Ricardo Secure 2026/27 Contracts with Ipswich Town and Persija Jakarta Ipswich Town retains Indonesian defender Elkan Baggott for 2026/27, and Persija Jakarta extends Brazilian Paulo Ricardo’s contract, marking his first foreign‑player retention under coach Shin Tae‑yong. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elkan-baggott-and-paulo-ricardo-secure-202627-contracts-with-ipswich-town-and-persija-jakarta --- Cite as: Persib Bandung transfer activity and squad updates July 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-footballers-contract-and-transfer-news