Jakarta –
Shin Tae-yong guarantees that he will accept the contract extension offer from PSSI. He will increase his service time for the next three years until 2027.
Shin Tae-yong’s contract extension is guaranteed PSSI after two targets have been successfully achieved. Previously, PSSI targeted the Indonesian National Team to qualify for the 2023 Asian Cup and the U-23 National Team to the Round of 8 of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.
Chairman of PSSI Erick Thohir immediately held a meeting with Shin Tae-yong as soon as Indonesia met its target in the U-23 Asian Cup. Erick Thohir has opened discussions about extending Shin Tae-yong’s contract on Wednesday (24/4/2024).
“I haven’t signed the contract yet. I have had good talks with the President of PSSI. I think I will extend the contract,” said Shin Tae-yong quoted from South Korean media, SBS.
The current contract extension has not happened in black and white. The new federation simply guarantees that it will continue to use the service Shin Tae-yong after the contract expires.
The Federation will set the next targets that Shin Tae-yong must achieve during his next term of office. Also, the contract value will be negotiated by both parties.
“Now, in the next stage, we will detail what will be mutually agreed upon, including the contract value and subsequent targets,” said a member of the PSSI Executive Committee (Exco). Arya Sinulingga in journalist forums.
“There must be a target, because we are all based on targets for every contract that is carried out. Moreover, we are strengthening the national team with naturalized players, the strengthening of the league is getting better. These are targets that must be achieved too,” he added.
it U-23 Indonesian National Team He has even exceeded the target by qualifying for the semifinals of the U-23 Asian Cup. The victory over South Korea in a penalty shootout allowed Indonesia to make history by qualifying for the semifinals in its debut participation.
Uzbekistan will be Indonesia’s opponent in the semifinals. Whatever the result, at least Indonesia has locked in the 2024 Olympic playoffs against the African representative, namely Guinea.
(mro/aff)
