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Persib Bandung transfer activity and squad updates July 2026

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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~~ July, Persib Bandung announced a ~~wave of signings, most notably Argentine forward Mariano Peralta on a two‑year deal, alongside~~ 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, Montenegrin striker Balsa Sekulic,~~ Oratmangoen on a three‑year deal, defender Gabriel Mutombo, and ~~new staff members fitness coach Karlo Reinholz and assistant Zlatko Runje. A ceremony~~ Montenegrin striker Balsa Sekulic on ~~19 July in Bandung formally unveiled~~ a two‑year contract. Argentine forward Mariano Peralta, ~~highlighting his expected impact ahead of~~ the ~~AFC Champions~~ previous season’s Super League ~~and ASEAN Club Championship. An Instagram post~~ top scorer, joined on ~~21 July reiterated Persib’s~~ 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, ~~though~~ no negotiations have been confirmed. The same post confirmed Peralta’s presence in the squad; he expressed enthusiasm about re‑uniting with former Borneo FC teammate Berguinho. Peralta arrived in Bandung on 27 July after a 31‑hour flight from Buenos Aires, signed a two‑year contract through 2028, and was welcomed by a large Bobotoh crowd. He met coach Igor Tolic, received his number 10 shirt, and watched Persib’s President’s Cup match before taking part in his first training session on 30 July. The team ~~then prepared~~ is currently preparing for its ~~final group‑stage~~ AFC Champions League Two qualification match ~~of the 2026 President’s Cup~~ against ~~Singapore’s Tampines Rovers~~ Manila Digger on 31 ~~July.~~ August.

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