Sayonara, Paratama Arhan Officially Leave For Japan Today

JAKARTA - The certainty about when Pratama Arhan will join his new club, Tokyo Verdy has finally found clarity. The Indonesian national team player officially left for Japan on Wednesday afternoon.

Arhan, who was released by PSIS Semarang for free, will go alone to Sakura Country without being accompanied by his agent, Dusan Bogdanovic.

Dusan said, upon arrival in Japan, Arhan would not immediately join the team. By local health protocols, the left-back from Blora is currently undergoing quarantine.

“Arhan flew this afternoon. There will be a 3-day quarantine there (Japan). Only (after quarantine) will he join training", said Bogdanovic in a written statement received by VOI.

This news is a good thing for Arhan's new career. Because, after signing the contract last January, Arhan waited long enough to be able to move closer to Japan. This is because the new player's visa was issued on Tuesday.

Despite leaving for Japan today, quarantine obligations forced Arhan to pass the opportunity to defend the team for the first time. Arhan's quarantine schedule coincides with Tokyo Verdy's agenda against Machida Zelvia in the J2 League continued match on March 20.

However, the best young player for the 2020 AFF Cup may only be included in the squad for the next match on March 26. Where Tokyo Verdy will play an away match against Montedio Yamagata.

At his new club, Arhan signed a contract with a duration of two seasons. The agreement is effective from March 1, 2022, to March 1, 2024.