Welcoming The Second Round Of League 1, Persik Officially Releases Evan Dimas

Evan Dimas Darmono has officially released Persik Kediri (Instagram/@evhandimas).

JAKARTA - The 2024/2025 Liga 1 half-season transfer window was used by Persik Kediri to overhaul the team, one of which was releasing Evan Dimas Darmono.

The club's decision was taken based on the evaluation of the performance assessment of all players in the first round.

The name Evan Dimas is at the top of the list of players who must be released by the White Tigers. The reason is because the player has minimal contribution.

Based on statistical records, Evan Dimas has only appeared for the squad once. The moment occurred when Persik was humiliated by PSBS Biak 0-1. At that time, Evan Dimas played only 22 minutes and got off the bench.

"Management and Evan Dimas agreed to end the cooperation. We would like to thank and wish Evan Dimas for the career in the future," said Persik coach Marcelo Rospide, quoted from the official website on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Furthermore, the Brazilian coach said that despite releasing Evan Dimas, the evaluation process in the squad continued. He will also monitor further developments.

"In general, we really believe in the current squad. It is proven that healthy competition is created and anyone who enters the starting XI always gives maximum ability," he said.

Throughout the first round in Liga 1 2024/2025, Persik Kediri successfully entered the top 10 of the standings. Until the last week, Ze Valente and colleagues sat in sixth place with 27 points from eight wins, three draws, and six defeats.

Even though he is in a fairly good position, Marcelo Rospide does not want to be complacent. A number of notes have been pocketed to perform better, including the question of the back line which is still not solid.

"Some positions need attention, especially in defense. The reason is that there are injured players, such as right-back Aqil Munawar and Nuri Fasya, who have not been maximal because they had an injury and accumulated cards," he said.