Concert “Support from Home”, Tuesday 16 March 2021. Photo: Doc. Persib Bandung
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The slot for foreign players has been completed by Persib in the mid-season transfer window. Bruno Cantanhede was announced as the new ammunition in the front row to fill the place previously occupied by Wander Luiz. The offer of a half-season contract has been agreed by both parties.
Teddy Tjahjono also revealed the reason for his party to give a short-term contract. Unlike David da Silva, who was tied up for two years by Maung Bandung. According to him, the club still wants to monitor how the Brazilian striker’s abilities are.
“We signed Bruno Cantanhede for half the season, because we want to see his performance in the second round. If it is good, we will extend it,” said the Director of Persib when interviewed on Sunday (19/12).
Teddy also explained the reason why Persib decided to recruit Bruno Cantanhede in the middle of this season. He said the player was a recommendation from a coach who had a special assessment. Although the player last recorded playing half a year ago.
Bruno Cantanhede last appeared with Hanoi FC on 2 May 2021 in Vietnam league 1. After that the competition was stopped due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Vietnam and the team did not play. After that Bruno was finally released by Hanoi FC on 30 October.
But Teddy hopes that the player can give maximum contribution to Persib, especially his combination with David da Silva. Although he was reportedly less productive while defending Hanoi because he only scored three goals in eight matches and was often hit by injuries.
“Maybe the coach has his own judgment and has seen what his performance is like. We’ll just have to see, hopefully their duet will fit right in and be cohesive on the front lines,” Teddy explained hopefully.
The 28-year-old also sought to quickly join the team. It is possible that Bruno had trained before Robert Rene Alberts’ squad left for Bali on January 1, 2022. “The plan is that he will join before the team leaves for Bali,” he said.
