Jakarta –
Rizky Ridho leave Persebaya Surabaya to join Persija Jakarta. The young defender is contracted for the next three years by the Kemayoran Tigers.
Persija is actively moving after the end of League 1 2022. Rizky Ridho was announced as a new Persija player, Monday (17/4/2023), as well as becoming the second recruit after previously bringing in Akbar Arjunsyah.
In Persija’s announcement, Rizky Ridho signed a long-term contract with Persija. The player with the Indonesian national team label agreed to sign a three-year contract with the team made by Thomas Doll.
“Alhamdulillah, I am very happy to be joining Persija. Hopefully, I can provide the best for the team,” said Rizky Ridho in an official statement released by the club.
“Initially I received news from the agent. Then I communicated with the parents. They said ‘yes, I want to take it’. When the parents were pleased, I took the offer,” he continued.
Fans of Hansamu Yama Pranata also share big ambitions Persian. He is determined to play optimally and carry great expectations the Jakmania.
The factor that Persija will play on the Asian stage is one of the reasons for accepting the capital club’s proposal. Persija has the chance to play in the 2023-2024 AFC Cup if they pass the round playoff.
“Hopefully in Persija I can show my best and help the team. Hopefully I can win League 1 and excel in Asia. I have to play with all my heart and must always show my best abilities. Persija is a big team, so naturally the targets are big too,” said Rizky Ridho .
Meanwhile, the 21-year-old defender was impressed with the defense system of the 2022 Liga 1 Capital Team. Persija was the team that conceded the fewest goals, namely 27 goals. Persija even recorded 15 times without conceding or clean sheets.
“This year they are playing very well. The defense is also the strongest because they rarely concede goals. The coach is also very good, so I want to be trained at Persija,” said Rizky Ridho.
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