Persib Bandung targets reinforcements in attack and defense ahead of the 2026/2027 Super League mid-season transfer window.
Maung Bandung needs fresh faces to handle a grueling schedule spanning four distinct tournaments. karawang bekasi disway reported that the club must divide its concentration across the Super League, the Piala Indonesia, the AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2), and the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup.
Persib is reportedly evaluating Polish forward Patryk Klimala to add depth to its attack and compete with Balsa Sekulic. Born on August 5, 1998, Klimala brings overseas experience from stints with Jagiellonia Białystok, Celtic FC, New York Red Bulls, Hapoel Be’er Be’er Sheva, Śląsk Wrocław, and FC Seoul, according to karawang bekasi disway.
Beyond the striking position, naturalized left-back Shayne Pattynama has emerged in transfer discussions linking him with a move to the Pangeran Biru. Bolasport.com said that the 28-year-old defender has not made a single appearance in the Super League or League Cup for Persija Jakarta this season.
“Untuk Shayne belum dimainkan karena memang faktor kebutuhan taktikal tim,” said Shin Tae-yong, Persija head coach, telling Bolasport.com that tactical needs kept the player out. “Banyak pemain juga sudah menampilkan permainan terbaik mereka di susunan pemain saat ini.”
Despite his lack of club minutes at Persija, Shayne Pattynama retains backing at the international level. John Herdman included the defender in the latest Garuda squad preparations, offering a reprieve after he watched from the bench during the I.League Cup and a recent fixture against Persebaya Surabaya at Jakarta International Stadium on November 7, 2026, as detailed by Warta Ekonomi.
Metro Pekalongan reported that Pattynama previously featured in 10 matches totaling 191 minutes during the second half of the 2025/2026 campaign and helped Indonesia win the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
“Itu merupakan bagian dari taktik pelatih,” said Shin, explaining to Warta Ekonomi that “seorang pelatih tentu mempersiapkan tim untuk memenangkan pertandingan, bukan untuk bermain imbang atau kalah.”
Bola.com said that after a match against PSMS Medan, Pattynama trained alone on the pitch while teammates rested, highlighting his isolation in the capital club. Meanwhile, competition at left-back for the national team intensifies with fit options like Calvin Verdonk, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, and a recovering Dony Tri Pamungkas.
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Whether Persib can secure deals for either Patryk Klimala or Shayne Pattynama depends on negotiations opening when the mid-season window officially opens for the 2026/2027 campaign.
