Jakarta, tvOnenews.com – Persib Bandung must start thinking about strategic steps to anticipate Federico Barba’s departure. One option that can be taken is to recruit world-class players in the defense sector.
Federico Barba is currently at the exit of Persib Bandung. The 32 year old defender reportedly wants to return to playing in Italy after admitting he had family problems.
In fact, Federico Barba is a key actor for Persib Bandung in the first round of the Super League and the group phase of the 2025–2026 AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2). He appeared in 17 matches and scored three goals.
Pescara, Palermo and Empoli are reportedly interested in bringing in the former AS Roma player. In fact, Pescara is said to have submitted a transfer offer to Maung Bandung, but was rejected.
If Barba ultimately has to leave the Flower City, Persib can try to recruit a world-class defender. One of them even won the World Cup and Champions League.
It is not without reason that Persib has the opportunity to recruit world class players in this transfer market. The reason is, the team made by Bojan Hodak will face a tougher second round of the Super League as well as the round of 16 of ACL 2.
The following are three world-class defenders who can be recruited to fill Barba’s position:
1. Sergio Ramos
This Real Madrid legend has a lot of experience in the world of football. He has won the World Cup, European Cup, Spanish League and Champions League with the Spanish National Team and Real Madrid.
Currently, the 39 year old player is without a club after parting ways with Monterrey. With Persib’s name starting to skyrocket in Asia, it is not impossible that he would be interested in experiencing the atmosphere of the Indonesian League.
2. Kurt Zouma
If Persib wants to look for a defender who is younger and labeled world class, Kurt Zouma could be an option. Currently, he has no club after parting ways with CFR Cluj.
During his career in Europe, he played for Chelsea and won a number of trophies, from the English League, Europa League, to the Champions League.
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3. Pawel Dawidowicz
