The coaching era has officially ended. The Croatian coach chose to step down from the head coach position after successfully leading the team to the championship.

His departure leaves a significant legacy. Since joining in July 2023, he transformed Persib Bandung into one of the most dominant teams in Indonesian football. Three consecutive titles proved his success in building the Maung Bandung squad.

Beyond achievements, Bojan Hodak also set several records that made him deeply loved by the fans. Although he is no longer on the sidelines, Bojan Hodak will remain part of Persib Bandung in a new role as a team expert advisor.

The head coach position of Persib Bandung is now entrusted to another figure. The person who has been Bojan Hodak’s right-hand man will lead Persib Bandung into the 2026/2027 season.

The Commissioner of PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat emphasized that Persib Bandung’s targets remain unchanged despite the coaching change. He hopes that the new coach can continue the winning tradition established by Bojan Hodak.

“Our hope remains that, whatever happens, hopefully we can become champions again. It is not impossible, because Bojan will still monitor, supervise, and always stay in touch,” said Umuh Muchtar.

According to Umuh Muchtar, Bojan Hodak will still help Persib Bandung even from off the field. In fact, Bojan Hodak is said to still watch Persib Bandung matches via live broadcast to provide evaluations to the team.

Additionally, Umuh Muchtar is optimistic that Persib Bandung players will not have difficulty adapting to Igor Tolic. Igor Tolic’s closeness with the Persib Bandung squad is the main reason management appointed him as Bojan Hodak’s replacement.

“I think, I am confident that the players like Igor Tolic. Because I have heard and seen it myself. God willing, there will be no obstacles. They will remain united as usual,” said Umuh Muchtar.

Now, the new era of Persib Bandung with Igor Tolic has officially begun. Big challenges await, but the target for Maung Bandung remains the same: to retain the championship title and continue their dominance in Indonesian football.

Persib Bandung

Persib Bandung is a professional football club based in Bandung, Indonesia, founded in 1933. It is one of the oldest and most popular clubs in the country, with a rich history rooted in the struggle for Indonesian independence and local cultural identity. The club’s passionate fanbase, known as Bobotoh, and its iconic blue jersey have made Persib a symbol of pride for West Java.

Maung Bandung

Maung Bandung, also known as the Bandung Basin or the Bandung Plateau, is a large volcanic caldera in West Java, Indonesia, formed by the eruption of Mount Sunda thousands of years ago. Historically, this fertile highland area became the site of the city of Bandung, which was developed by the Dutch colonial government in the 19th century as a planned administrative and resort center. Today, it is renowned for its cool climate, scenic landscapes, and cultural heritage, including Art Deco architecture from the colonial era.