Malut United Coach Speaks Up about Persib’s Foreign Player Transfer Rumors

Malut United head coach Imran Nahumarury has broken his silence on growing rumors linking several Persib Bandung foreign players with a move to his side ahead of the 2025/2026 Liga 1 campaign.

Four names have been frequently mentioned in recent weeks:

• David da Silva (Brazil) – Persib’s top scorer

• Nick Kuipers (Netherlands) – Veteran center-back

• Alberto Rodríguez (Spain) – Reliable defender

• Ezechiel N’Douassel (Chad) – Linked with a return to Liga 1

Malut United Riding High Ahead of Season Finale

This speculation intensified ahead of Malut United’s final match of the 2024/2025 Liga 1 season against Persija Jakarta at Jakarta International Stadium, Friday night.

As newcomers, Malut United have stunned observers by securing third place with 56 points, staging an incredible turnaround from a slow start.

Transfer Market Heating Up for Malut United

As the transfer window nears, Malut United are one of the most discussed teams. While Coach Imran remained tight-lipped about details, he didn’t deny the club’s interest in strengthening the squad.

“It’s normal for names to emerge when the team is performing well. We’re planning ahead, but nothing is finalized yet,” he said.