BANDUNG – Persib Bandung has clinched the BRI Super League 2025/26 title, finishing an impressive season with 79 points. This triumphant achievement has ignited eager anticipation among the loyal Bobotoh fan base, all keen to discover the shape of their championship-winning squad for the upcoming campaign. The excitement is further amplified by the fact that the ‘Maung Bandung’ (Blue Tigers) are set to return to Asian competition, specifically the AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2).
In a promising revelation, Persib Coach Bojan Hodak has hinted at minimal changes to his championship-winning squad for the next season.
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He affirmed that the majority of the players who contributed to this historic win are set to remain with the club. “The majority of them, perhaps 80 percent, will stay,” Hodak confidently stated when met in Tanjungsari, Sumedang Regency, on Monday, May 25, 2026. This commitment to continuity underscores his belief in the team’s current strength and cohesion.
Hodak elaborated that Persib‘s strong final standing this season signifies a significant improvement for the team. Despite encountering early-season challenges, Hodak successfully demonstrated that his player selections were indeed the optimal choices for success.
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It is worth noting that at the beginning of this very season, Hodak had undertaken a complete overhaul of the Persib squad that had previously secured championships in 2024 and 2025. He disclosed that an initial hurdle was the sheer number of Persib‘s star players being targeted by rival teams. Furthermore, enticing financial offers often left Persib management with limited options to retain key players, necessitating those significant changes.
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“When you are in first place, we don’t need to make many changes,” Hodak asserted, drawing a clear distinction from previous campaigns. “It probably won’t be like last season, where other teams were actively targeting our players.” He added, “This year, I believe most of the players still have existing contracts. Therefore, I can confidently say that approximately 80 percent will remain with the club,” reinforcing the stability he foresees for the squad.
In stark contrast to the secure future of his players, Bojan Hodak himself has yet to finalize his own plans. His current contract is set to conclude at the end of this season, leaving the future of the Croatian coach currently unresolved. Hodak assured the Bobotoh that he would soon make an announcement regarding his future, confirming that negotiations between him and the club’s management are still actively ongoing. “Regarding next season, today I will only have a meeting with Mr. Glenn (Sugita) and Stanley,” he revealed. “I will discuss the next season, and you will know the outcome in the next few days,” he concluded, building anticipation for the club’s leadership decisions.
Summary
Persib Bandung clinched the BRI Super League 2025/26 title, securing their return to Asian competition in the AFC Champions League Two. Coach Bojan Hodak stated that approximately 80% of the championship-winning squad will remain for the next season. This continuity is attributed to the team’s strong performance and most players having existing contracts, unlike previous seasons.
However, Hodak’s own future with the club is uncertain, as his current contract expires at the end of the season. He confirmed that negotiations with Persib’s management are actively ongoing. An announcement regarding his decision is expected within the next few days following scheduled meetings with club leadership.