JakartaMember of the Executive Committee (Exco) of the All-Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Arya Sinulingga stated that PSSI has paid compensation for the dismissal of the Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae-yong, amounting to tens of billions of Rupiah.
Shin Tae-yong was dismissed from the coaching position of the Indonesian National Team on Monday, even though his contract was set to end in 2027.
“From a financial perspective, tens of billions of Rupiah that we have to pay (for compensation)…(the obligation) must be fulfilled,” said Arya as quoted by Antara, Wednesday (8/1/2024).
Arya emphasized that the dismissal of the former South Korean national team coach had nothing to do with football mafia as mentioned in several news reports.
According to Arya, if this dismissal is related to match-fixing, then it is impossible for PSSI to decide to fire STY and pay compensation worth tens of billions.
Arya said that PSSI took this step for the sake of Merah Putih and to adjust to the character of the players, most of whom are diaspora players from Europe.
PSSI’s Decision
One of the reasons for this decision by PSSI is to find a coach who has leadership in the locker room and understands the character of the Garuda squad, which predominantly grew up in Europe.
“The consequence of us taking diaspora players is that over time their level keeps getting higher…”So we need a head coach. Well, accompanied by a technically strong assistant coach. This has also been sought by Mr. Erick (Thohir, Chairman of PSSI),” said Arya.
The name of former Dutch national team striker, Patrick Kluivert, has surfaced in discussions after renowned Italian transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, tweeted on his personal X account that the 48-year-old man will coach the Garuda team.
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