On Luis Milla's Recommendation, Persiblih Bek Persija

Rezaldi Hehanusa (Canan) was transferred by Persib Bandung from Persija Jakarta. (Photo via Antara)

JAKARTA - Persib Bandung made a surprising step in the half-season transfer market. Maung Bandung hijacked Persija Jakarta's left-back, Rezaldi Hehanusa.

The former Indonesian national team player was recruited on a recommendation from Luis Milla. Understandably, the two of them had indeed worked together at the Garuda Squad.

Rezaldi was brought in with a contract for two years.

"Rezaldi's recruitment is based on the recommendation of a coach who needs a left back," said Director of PT Persib Bandung with dignity, Teddy Tjahjono, on the club's official website.

Milla's decision to bring Rezaldi could not be separated from the injuries of Zarnando and David Rumakiek. This makes the stock on the left side of the Maung Bandung defense run low.

Persib brought Rezaldi from Persija not for free. The reason is, the player is still under contract with the Kemayoran Tigers.

However, Teddy did not reveal how much the player's transfer value was.

"Actually, Rezaldi is still under contract with Persija. However, because he saw the needs of a team that was crucial and wanted to encourage the football industry to be more competitive, we decided to transfer Rezaldi's recruitment without waiting for his contract to expire at Persija," he said.