5 Reasons Eliano Reijnders Chose Persib, Not Bali United

Parimatch News Indonesia – The rumor of Eliano Reijnders‘ move to Persib Bandung has stirred up the Indonesian football world. The 24-year-old player is reportedly choosing Maung Bandung over Bali United.

Eliano Reijnders‘ name has recently been widely discussed after being linked with Persib Bandung. This Dutch player is said to follow in the footsteps of his compatriots who have already enlivened BRI Liga 1. So, who exactly is Eliano Reijnders?

Eliano Reijnders’ Life Story

Born in Zwolle, Netherlands, on October 23, 2000. He is currently 24 years old and plays as an attacking midfielder who can also be deployed as a right winger or right wing-back. Standing at approximately 1.76 meters, he is known as a versatile player capable of adapting to several different roles.

His football career was forged at the PEC Zwolle academy, the club where he also made his professional debut. From a young age, Eliano was accustomed to the competitive football atmosphere in the Netherlands. He recorded minutes in the second-tier league and Eredivisie, and was loaned out several times to gain more experience. Although not as popular as his older brother, Eliano is still considered a promising player.

even though both were serious about acquiring his services. So, what exactly is the reason behind his choice? Here are 5 facts!

1. Persib’s Offer More Tempting

According to reports from Dutch media De Stentor, Persib Bandung offered a more attractive deal than Bali United (Antara, August 28, 2025). From contract, salary, to the facilities offered by Persib’s management, everything inclined Reijnders towards Bandung.

2. Persib Has Ambitious Projects

After successfully bringing in big names like Thom Haye and Gervane Kastaneer, Persib showed a major project to build a star-studded team. This situation convinced Reijnders that Persib is the best place to compete for the BRI Liga 1 title (Jawapos, August 28, 2025).

3. Old Friends in the Squad

Reijnders has a personal connection with Gervane Kastaneer, who had already joined Persib. They were once teammates at PEC Zwolle, Netherlands. Kastaneer even admitted that Reijnders immediately congratulated him when he officially moved to Bandung. This closeness factor certainly became an important consideration (BolaSport, August 28, 2025).

4. The Alluring Bobotoh Atmosphere

Not many clubs in Southeast Asia have a fan base as large as Bobotoh Persib. Reijnders is believed to be tempted by the GBLA atmosphere, which is always full, and the non-stop chanting of Bobotoh. For foreign players, support like this can be an unforgettable experience (DetikJabar, August 28, 2025).

5. Opportunity to Be a Key Player

At PEC Zwolle, Reijnders often struggled to break into the first team. With Persib, his chances of getting regular playing time are much greater. With his positional flexibility as a winger and right wing-back, he has the potential to become one of the key players in Bojan Hodak’s squad (SindoNews, August 28, 2025).

Eliano Reijnders seemingly did not choose a club carelessly. With a combination of attractive offers, Persib’s ambitious projects, his relationship with Kastaneer, Bobotoh’s support, and the opportunity for regular playing time, all these factors made him choose Bandung over Bali.

If the announcement is indeed made official, Persib will become even more star-studded and ready to shake up BRI Liga 1 2025/26.