BojanHondak officially left his position as head coach of Persib Bandung after successfully leading Maung Bandung to win the 2025/26 Super League.
However, the Croatian coach did not completely part ways with the club and will take on a new role as Persib's Technical Advisor.
In its official statement, Persib announced that Bojan Hodak left the coaching seat and switched to Shareholder Group Technical Advisor.
"After successfully bringing Persib to dominate Indonesian football in the last three seasons, Bojan Hodak will vacate the head coach's seat and will now take on a new role as Shareholder Group Technical Advisor and help continue the legacy of success for the future," wrote Persib via official Instagram account, Monday, May 25 as reported by Antara.
The decision was announced after Bojan's contract as Persib's coach ended on May 31, 2026, coinciding with the completion of this season's Super League competition.
The 55-year-old coach chose to step down from his role on the sidelines and accept a new responsibility in the club's development.
The position of Shareholder Group Technical Advisor has the task of bridging shareholders with the team and focusing on the club's long-term strategy.
As Bojan stepped down, Persib moved quickly by appointing Igor Tolic as the new head coach. Tolic, who previously served as an assistant coach, is now trusted to lead the Maung Bandung first team for the upcoming season.
"After being part of the #PERSIB's full of achievements journey, now Igor Tolic will take the lead as head coach to continue the legacy of success that has been built together," wrote Persib.
Bojan Hodak has been handling Persib since 2023 and has recorded brilliant achievements during three seasons with the club. Under his direction, Persib successfully won the Indonesian League title three seasons in a row, becoming the first team to record a hat-trick of champions in the professional era.
This success also led Bojan to win the best coach award in the Indonesian League three times in a row, confirming his role in one of the most dominant periods in Persib Bandung's history.
Even though he is no longer the head coach, Bojan is sure to remain involved in Maung Bandung's journey through his new strategic role.
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