Persija Jakarta Officially Signs Jordi Amat, Tied To A 2-year Contract

Jordi Amat officially joined Persija Jakarta and contracted for two years with the option of an extension. (Doc. Instagram @persija)

JAKARTA Persija Jakarta has officially signed the defender of the Indonesian national team, Jordi Amat, to navigate the Indonesian League 1 season of the 2025/2026 competition.

The club nicknamed the Kemayoran Tiger announced the recruitment of this Spanish-blooded naturalized player on Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was offered a two-year contract with the option of an extension.

"He was present not only to fill the ranks of the defense, but also to become a foundation to support the story of the Kemayoran Tigers in the next two years," Persija Jakarta wrote in their statement.

Jordi has a wealth of experience playing in European competitions. He is noted to have played for teams in La Liga Spain and the Premier League.

He was with Espanyol (2010'2012), Rayo Vallecano (2012'2013), Espanyol (2013), Swansea (2013'2018), Real Betis (2017'2018), and Rayo Vallecano (2018). 2018'20).

In addition, Jordi is also noted to have defended the Belgian club, KAS Eupen (2019'2022), and the Malaysian team, Johor Darul Ta'zim (2022'2025).

"Not only shining at the club, he also has a special track record with the national team. It was his line of experiences that made Persija choose to shake hands with him," continued Persija.

The defender who was born in Barcelona, March 21, 1992 admitted that he could not wait to play with the Kemayoran Tigers, who in the Indonesian League 1 competition last season finished seventh.

"I want to win. Since childhood, every week we play, we have to win. On my mind every time we are on the field, we always want to win. The club and everyone here want the same thing, so let's do it," he said.

Jordi Amat's presence will make Persija Jakarta have a duet of two Indonesian national team defenders. Jordi will collaborate with Rizky Ridho at the heart of Persija's defense.