The future of Mauricio Souza with Persija Jakarta has finally been revealed. The management of the team, known affectionately as the Kemayoran Tigers, has officially announced that they will not be extending the contract of the Brazilian coach.
This significant news was directly communicated by Persija Jakarta through their official statement on Tuesday evening, May 26. The management of the Kemayoran Tigers clarified their decision not to renew Souza’s contract, citing the team’s failure to achieve the mutually agreed-upon targets.
“Coach Mauricio Souza’s contract concludes at the end of the 2025/2026 season, and Persija management has opted not to extend it, considering that the targets agreed upon at the commencement of the contract were not met,” read the official statement from Persija Jakarta, released on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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Persija Jakarta also concluded its working relationship with Souza’s entire assistant coaching and support staff. This comprehensive change includes Italo Bartole Resende (assistant coach), Vitor Branco da Cruz (physical coach), Gerson Rodrigues Rios (goalkeeper coach), Caio Araujo (analyst), and Claudio Luzardi (interpreter).
Souza’s journey with Persija Jakarta spanned just one season. Nevertheless, the Brazilian coach’s performance was notably commendable, as he successfully guided the Kemayoran Tigers to a respectable third-place finish, accumulating an impressive 71 points.
This remarkable 71-point haul also marked a historic achievement for Persija Jakarta. It stands as the highest point tally ever recorded by the Kemayoran Tigers throughout the Liga 1 era, which commenced in 2017.
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Persija Jakarta extended its profound appreciation to Souza for his unwavering hard work, dedication, and commitment to the club. The Kemayoran Tigers also conveyed their sincere best wishes for the coach’s future career endeavors.
Persija Jakarta concluded its statement with a heartfelt message: “Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the friendship and camaraderie that has grown among us. May your journey in your new endeavors always be filled with success, happiness, and ever-brighter light!”
With this significant decision, the head coach position at Persija Jakarta is now officially vacant. Anticipation is building as fans and observers eagerly await the announcement of who the management will appoint to helm the Kemayoran Tigers for the upcoming Super League 2026/2027 season.
Summary
Persija Jakarta has officially announced the non-extension of coach Mauricio Souza’s contract, which was set to conclude at the end of the 2025/2026 season. The decision, communicated on Tuesday, May 26, was made because the team failed to achieve mutually agreed-upon targets. Along with Souza, his entire assistant coaching and support staff will also depart from the club.
Despite his departure, Souza’s single season with Persija Jakarta was notably commendable, guiding the Kemayoran Tigers to a third-place finish with an impressive 71 points. This point tally marks a historic achievement for the club, being their highest ever in the Liga 1 era. Persija Jakarta extended profound appreciation for his hard work and commitment, wishing him success in his future endeavors.