Marselino Ferdinand Joins US Trencin, Club Boss Won't Give Heavy Burden

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team player, Marselino Ferdinand, has officially joined Slovak club, AS Trencin. However, in his new assignment, the club stated that they would not give Marcelino a tough task.

This was stated by US Sports Director Trencin, Andrej Zakir. In a statement via the club's official website, Saturday, September 20, 2025, Zakik said Marselino would have time to adapt with the US Trencin.

"He (Marselino Ferdinand) will need space to adapt. So, we can't expect him too much in the first few weeks."

"Everything depends on Marselino, how he takes advantage of the opportunity given," Zacik added, quoted from a statement Monday, September 22, 2025.

Marselino's status in the US Trencin is a loan player from Oxford United. Having a contract duration for one season, Marselino became the second player from Indonesia to strengthen the Slovak club, after Witan Sulaeman in the 2022/2023 season.

Witan's career in the US Trencin was a success. The Indonesian national team winger scored five goals from 17 matches with the Slovak club.

Lebih lanjut soal Marselino, Zakik menyatakan sang pemain akan segera bergabung dengan squad AS Trencin setelah urusan administrasi selesai.

"In the next few days, the administrative formality should have been completed, and he (Marselino) will join the team," said Zakir.

AS Trencin is currently in fourth place in the Slovak League Fortuna standings with 12 points, three points adrift of Spartak Trnava at the top of the table.