Persija Jakarta officially appointed Mauricio Souza as a new coach for League 1 2025/2026 – Viralterkini

Viralterkini.id, Jakarta – Persija Jakarta moves quickly to prepare to welcome the League 1 season 2025/2026 season by appointing Mauricio Souza as head coach.

This appointment was announced shortly after the end of the previous season, marking the strict steps of management in overhauling the team after higher the target next season.

Mauricio Souza, a Brazilian coach who was born in Rio de Janeiro on March 13, 1974, will lead the Kemayoran Tigers squad from the sidelines for one full season.

Persija’s management expressed his belief in the trainer’s track record, who was considered capable of boosting the performance of the capital team.

“Welcome to Coach Mauricio in the Persija extended family. We really hope that Coach will be able to oversee the big name of Persija. We want to end the season with joy. Together with Mauricio we will work together to form a tough and consistent team to achieve the best achievements,” said Director of Persija Jakarta, Mohamad Prapanca, in the club’s official statement.

Mauricio Souza is not a foreign name for national football lovers. He once coached Madura United in the League 1 2023/2024 season.

Together with the club from the Garam Island, he recorded an impressive achievement by bringing the team into the Championship series after completing the regular phase in the fourth position of the standings.

In addition to his experience in Indonesia, Mauricio also has a track record at several Brazilian clubs. He was noted to have been a coach at Vasco da Gama in early 2024, then had gushed Bragantino B, and finally handled the Garaki FC until the 2024/2025 season.

Persija’s move to bring in coaches with domestic and international experiences became part of the big strategy of the club to meet the new season.

“We have a big ambition to restore the glory of Persija. The appointment of Mauricio is part of the process towards the target,” Prapanca added.

After being announced as a new coach, Mauricio Souza delivered a direct message to Persija supporters, Jakmania.

In the video uploaded by the club’s official account, he greeted supporters with a distinctive spirit of the Kemayoran Tigers.

“Hello Jakmania. I’m Mauricio Souza, a new coach of Persija. Wait for me in Jakarta. I’m Persija, I’m champion,” Mauricio said.

A warm welcome flowed from supporters on various social media platforms. Many hope that Mauricio can bring significant changes to Persija’s performance which in the last few seasons has not been able to compete in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top of the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top in the top.

The appointment of a new coach is not the only quick step taken by Persija’s management.

Since the second round of League 1 2024/2025, the club has shown seriousness in building the team foundation for the following season.

Management is said to have carried out a comprehensive evaluation of the squad, extending the contracts of several pillar players, and began to target new names to strengthen the team composition.

Not only technical aspects, commercial strategies are also prepared to maintain the financial stability of the club throughout the season.

“The preparation of the team is carried out thoroughly, ranging from technical to non-technical. We want Persija to appear as a professional team that is ready to compete in all aspects,” said one of the club’s internal sources.

With the presence of Mauricio Souza, it is hoped that Persija can find the consistency of games and new identities that are able to compete at the top of the standings.

The experience and tactical approach of the Brazilian coach is considered suitable to form a strong and competitive team.

League 1 season 2025/2026 became a new chapter for Persija to improve their achievements. In the last few seasons, the team based at the Jakarta International Stadium Stadium has often failed to meet expectations, both from management and loyal supporters.

Now, with a new coach, new management, and mature strategy early on, new hope is growing.

Persija is expected to be able to return to become one of the main powers of national football.

“It’s time we stare forward with optimism. Mauricio comes with enthusiasm and experience. Hopefully this will be a turning point in the revival of Persija,” Prapanca concluded.