Wiljan Pluim Joins Borneo FC After 'Disposal' PSM Makassar
SAMARINDA - Wiljan Pluim did not take long to find a new club after separating from PSM Makassar. The Dutchman officially joined Borneo FC.
Based on information from the club Liga 1's official website, Pluim signed a contract for one and a half seasons. He will use the number 80 shirt at his new club.
President Borneo FC Nabil Husein Said Amin hopes that the presence of Pluim with Pieter Huistra's squad can make the team stronger. Understandably, they have big ambitions, namely to win the Indonesian League 1 competition, even to the Asian level championship. "For the duration of the contract, we will contract for 1.5 seasons. Hopefully at that time, we can bring 2 trophies. We will not only talk now, but talk tomorrow," explained Nabil on the club's official website, as quoted from Antara.
Nabil continued the decision to bring in Pluim could not be separated from the character of the player who was considered suitable for the team, even though he entered the second round later. Regarding the negotiations that occurred, Nabil said the process went smoothly because of the common vision and mission of both parties, as well as the attitude of Pluim who prioritized Borneo FC. "He also has the character that Coach Pieter wants as well. In accordance with the philosophy that Borneo FC applies. There is one match there," said Nabil.
"The process was not long, we recently communicated, and Alhamdulillah it didn't take long for Wiljan Pluim to determine his career. I think many clubs want him. Thank God he chose Borneo, we are very grateful there," he concluded.
A few days ago PSM Makassar announced that the player whose full name is Willem Jan Pluim's contract had expired and ended his second journey after approximately seven years. The 34-year-old player has made 149 appearances with a score of 41 goals out of a total of 12,987 minutes playing in the Indonesian League 1 event with PSM Makassar. Together with PSM Makassar, Wiljan Pluim was recorded as successfully winning the 2019 Indonesian Cup title, Liga 1 Indonesia 2022/2023 and the title of the best player of the Indonesian League 1 2022/2023.