Leave Persija, Eat Konate Say Farewell Messages

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta officially ended its collaboration with midfielder from Mali, Makan Konate. The news of this separation was shared by Macan Kemayoran via their Instagram account on Thursday morning.

In their latest upload, Persija expressed their gratitude to Konate for being part of the Capital City team. In the same upload, Macan Kemayoran also wishes Konate success at his new club.

“Thank you Konate! Persija officially announced that they would not continue their professional partnership with midfielder from Mali, Makan Konate. Good luck in your new place, Eat!” write a description on the account.

A few hours before Persija announced their separation, Konate first wrote a message on his personal account. Konate said goodbye by writing a touching message.

Even though it's only been half a season in Persija's uniform, Konate seems to have had a memorable experience in defending Thomas Doll's club. Konate also expressed his gratitude and apologized if while defending this team he had made mistakes and felt sad to be separated.

"It is with a heavy heart, I beg to say goodbye, I thank you very much for the big family of Persija Jakarta, fellow players, team management, club president, coaching team, team doctors and Jakmania," wrote Konate on his personal Instagram on the same day.

"I apologize if I'm wrong, too little time with Persija Jakarta, only half a season with amazing friends," he added.

Konate also said that parting with Persija was a difficult matter. He admitted that he still wanted to enjoy the atmosphere of the stadium with the support of Jakmania like when he faced Sabah FC in early June 2022.

"I want to experience the match with Jakmania and Jak Angel in a live stadium, but Allah has other plans, I have to accept and respect this decision," he continued.

Previously Konate was not present at the training session, a farewell gesture was also shown through Konate's name which was not seen in the list of players that Persija brought to Samarinda for the 2022 President's Cup tournament.