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Persija Jakarta squad overhaul, eyes title under new coach and cup semifinal coach, squad moves
After finishing third Persija Jakarta has continued to reshape its roster ahead of the 2026‑27 Indonesian Super League. The club renewed striker Eksel Runtukahu’s contract after his six‑goal contribution in the 2025‑26 Super League, Persija Jakarta terminated Brazilian coach Mauricio Souza for missing performance targets season, and began completed the signing of goalkeeper Aqil Savik on a search one‑year deal to replace former foreign keeper Carlos Eduardo. Both moves are framed as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the squad for a replacement. The club confirmed South Korean title challenge. Winger Witan Sulaeman expressed strong enthusiasm for the arrival of South‑Korean coach Shin Tae‑yong – former Indonesia national‑team boss – Tae‑yong, confirming the club’s ambition to win the league as head coach a gift for Jakarta’s 500th anniversary. Shin, appointed on a three‑year deal announced on 8 June 2026. Shin’s appointment is accompanied by contract, has reiterated a strict, discipline‑first philosophy, with the coach vowing to drop any player who lacks demanding work‑rate or selfishness and demanding defensive contribution from all positions. Persija is also securing a permanent home at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) for the 2026‑27 season, while retaining Gelora Bung Karno as a secondary venue to accommodate scheduling needs. The club’s infrastructure plan is linked to its broader ambition to challenge for the league title. In the transfer market, Persija has added goalkeeper Aqil Savik, winger Victor Dethan (two‑year contract) and confirmed striker Mariano Peralta’s earlier collapse. Rumours link the club to Japanese midfielder Kyohei Yoshino, former Japan international Shoya Nakajima, and former national‑team midfielder Joey Pelupessy. The squad overhaul aims to blend experienced foreign talent with local players. A five‑year apparel partnership with Adidas, announced in June, will see new kits launched ahead of In the season. The club’s cup campaign remains on track, with competition, the Piala Presiden 2026 semifinals and final set for will be staged in Bali’s Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Dipta on 4 August and 6 August, with Persija among the champion’s prize four semifinalists. Prize money for the champion has been raised to Rp8 billion. The league campaign is set to begin on 4 September 2026, with Persija aiming to end its title drought. The club also confirmed its permanent home at Jakarta International Stadium for the upcoming season, while retaining Gelora Bung Karno as a secondary venue.