Persib Begin New Era as Igor Tolic Replaces Bojan Hodak

Persib Bandung have officially announced a major coaching change ahead of the 2026/2027 Super League season. The club decided to end Bojan Hodak's tenure as head coach as part of a broader long-term strategy aimed at maintaining stability and sustaining the team's success in the coming years.

Bojan leaves behind an extraordinary legacy after guiding Persib through one of the most successful periods in the club's modern history. Under his leadership, the team secured three consecutive Indonesian League titles from the 2023/2024 season through 2025/2026. His impact extended beyond trophies, as he also helped establish a strong winning mentality, discipline, and a highly competitive culture within the squad.

Despite stepping down from the head coach position, Bojan will remain involved with the club in a different capacity. Persib confirmed that the Croatian manager will now serve as a Technical Advisor within the club's Shareholders Group. The decision reflects the club's desire to preserve the foundation and professional standards that were built during his successful era.

To replace Bojan, Persib have promoted Igor Tolic as the new head coach for next season. The Croatian coach has been part of Persib's coaching staff since 2024 and played an active role in the team's recent achievements. His close involvement with player development, training methods, and dressing-room dynamics made the transition feel like a natural progression rather than a sudden change.

Club management believes the appointment of Igor Tolic represents continuity rather than a complete reset. Persib want to ensure that the structure and philosophy developed over the last few seasons continue to grow stronger moving forward. With a successful core already in place, the club hopes this new chapter will help maintain its position as one of the dominant forces in Indonesian football.