Barito Putera's Quick Action, 12 Official Players Are Detained

Barito Putera has extended the contract of 12 players for League 1 next season. (Photo via Antara)

JAKARTA - The management of Barito Putera moved quickly in preparing the team for the 2023/2024 Indonesian League 1 season. A total of 12 players were successfully secured by his services after officially signing a contract extension.

However, the duration of the contract obtained permain varies, some are two seasons to four seasons.

According to Barito Putera CEO, Hasnuryadi Sulaiman, he gave input to the coach to determine which players would be maintained. However, all decisions remain in the hands of Rahmad Darmawan.

"There were 12 players who signed the contract, I only gave input, the rest we handed over to coach Rahmad Darmawan (RD)," said Hasnuryadi, as reported by Antara.

Hasnuryadi said that his party always tries to provide guidance and produce players who can contribute to South Kalimantan. He hopes PS Barito Putera can be consistent so that it can give pride to the people of Banua in South Kalimantan.

One of the players who were awarded a new contract was Captain Barito Putera, Bayu Pradana. The player's contract, which plays as a midfielder, was extended until December 2025.

"Thank you for the trust of Barito Putera in extending my contract, I want to bring Barito Putera to become an outstanding club," said Bayu Pradana.

Barito Putera ended the Indonesian League 1 competition by defeating Persita Tangerang at the Demang Lehman Stadium, Friday, April 14, with a narrow score of 1-0 through Gustavo Tocantins' goal in the 20th minute.