Cancel Contract, Omid Nazari Excuse Me: Hatur Nuhun Persib

Omid Nazari (Instagram @omidnazari)

JAKARTA - Persib Bandung was forced to accept the harsh reality after Omid Nazari said goodbye. Ahead of the 2021 Menpora Cup kick-off, Omid refused to extend his contract.

Before returning to the Philippines at the end of last year, Omid actually signed a new contract that ended on December 31, 2021.

However, in mid-February, Omid sent a letter of resignation and asked for the cancellation of the contract.

"After communicating intensely with the Persib coach and management, all parties finally decided to part ways," Persib said on its official website, Wednesday, February 24.

Persib granted the wish of the player coach Robert Rene Alberts brought to Persib in the second half of the 2019 Liga 1 season to continue his career at another club.

Through Instagram, Omid said goodbye to Maung Bandung. He also thanked the supporters.

"Thank you to everyone at Persib Bandung for my time with this amazing club, enjoyed every second of it," wrote Omid, accompanied by a heart emoji.

Even though he no longer wears a Persib costume, Omid promises to remain the loyal bobotoh of Maung Bandung. In the farewell video on the Persib Instagram account, Wednesday, Omid promised to continue to support the Bandung community's roasting team.

“Hello bobotoh. From today onwards. I am part of you (because) I am no longer a Persib player. But I will always support this team, follow this team like you, "said Omid.

Not to forget, Omid also thanked Persib and Bobotoh for supporting him all this time.

"And also Hatur nuhun (thank you) Persib, thank you for everything all this time and I hope that you will always have good luck and see you," he concluded.

Just like Omid, Ghozali Siregar also chose to leave Maung Bandung. Even though he is included in the line-up of players whose contract management will be extended.

"With respect for the wishes of the players, representing the team of coaches and management of PT Persib Bandung with dignity, we would like to say 'hatur nuhun (thank you)' to Ghozali for his contribution and dedication to Pangeran Biru so far," wrote Persib.

With the loss of Omid and Ghozali, a total of five players have left Persib. Fabiano Beltrame and Zulham Zamrun became the first after not receiving a contract extension.

Then there was Beni Oktovianto who also decided not to renew his contract. However, on the other hand Persib received additional ammunition after the return of the missing child, Achmad Jufriyanto, after completing a loan at Bhayangkara Solo FC.

Coach Robert said the plan was for the players to be gathered in early March and return to training after taking medical tests.

"We will start with a hope. Getting back to training is the most important thing, not only for players, but also for officials, clubs, sponsors and supporters. Football is back to life in Indonesia, "said Alberts.