Rumored To Approach Park Hang-seo To Replace Shin Tae-yong, PSSI Denies

JAKARTA - PSSI through members of the Executive Committee (Exco) has denied the issue of approaching Park Hang-seo to replace Shin Tae-yong as the coach of the Indonesian national team.

"That's not true (news about Park Hang-seo)," said Arya Sinulingga, Exco PSSI, in a statement quoted on Monday, December 18, 2023.

It was previously known that the news of PSSI approaching Park Hang-seo began with South Korean media coverage, MSN, quoted by Vietnamese media, Soha. In the report, it was stated that Park Hang-seo had received an official offer from PSSI.

Park Hang-seo has received an offer that is difficult to refuse. Based on a report by journalist Lee Geun-soo, PSSI is planning to recruit Park Hang-seo to replace Shin Tae-yong," Soha wrote.

With Park Hang-seo's experience in dealing with Vietnam, he is said to be STY's strongest candidate.

However, the South Korean media report said STY's contract expired in January 2024. In fact, PSSI has agreed to keep STY until June 2024.

STY has also just extended the Limited Stay Permit Card (KITAS) at the Immigration Office. This is a sign that the former South Korean national team coach will stay in Indonesia for some time to come.

With the contract extended until June 2024, STY will lead the Indonesian national team in various important events, such as the 2023 Asian Cup, 2024 U-23 Asian Cup, to 2026 World Cup Qualification.

Meanwhile, Park Hang-seo is currently still involved in Vietnam's football nursery, such as holding competitions at the junior level.