Latest news, Gilang Widya “Juragan 99” resigns from Arema FC

KOMPAS.com – Gilang Widya Permana “Master 99“Officially leave the office of President” Arema FC.

Gilang Widya voiced the decision at a press conference held at the Arema FC office on Saturday (29/10/2022).

At the start of the press conference, Gilang Widya again expressed his condolences for the victims The Kanjuruhan tragedy.

Gilang Widya then publicly declared his resignation from Arema FC president.

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“The position of President of Arema FC is actually a position of honor. As an investor, I have been assigned the position of club president by owner and the board of directors, “said Gilang Widya.

“It was an honor for me. Due to a deep sense of sadness and trauma, I decided to take a break from the world of football,” said Gilang.

“With the current situation, I think Arema FC need a better person who can lead a more solid, strong and good team,” said Gilang.

“So, from today, I am resigning as Arema FC president,” Gilang said, concluding his statement.

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Regarding the Kanjuruhan tragedy, Gilang Widya had time to undergo an examination at the East Java police as a witness on Thursday (10/27/2022).

At the time, Gilang Widya stated that he was only an investor in Arema FC and not the owner of the majority stake in the club.

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