Persis Solo Officially Appoints Risto Vidakovic as Head Coach for Upcoming Season

Persis Solo has officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Risto Vidakovic to become the head coach of the Laskar Sambernyawa for the upcoming season. This decision was made after an intense negotiation process between the club and the Serbian coach.

Risto Vidakovic is no stranger to Indonesian football. Previously, he coached PSS Sleman mid-season and successfully led the Super Elja team out of the relegation zone. Vidakovic’s success in keeping PSS Sleman in Liga 1 was one of the main factors that attracted Persis Solo to recruit him.

Vidakovic’s coaching career in Southeast Asia is quite remarkable. He previously led Borneo FC (Pesut Etam) to finish sixth in the Liga 1 2021/2022 standings. However, he decided to resign and continue his career in Malaysia, where he became the head coach of Malaka United in 2022. A year later, he moved to Singapore’s LC Sailors and successfully led the team to a second-place finish in the league standings.

His success extends beyond Indonesia and Malaysia. Vidakovic had an impressive stint in the Philippines, where he coached Ceres Negros (now United City) to three consecutive Philippine League titles from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, Ceres Negros won the Philippine Cup in the 2018/2019 season.

Before his successful tenure in Southeast Asia, Vidakovic had coaching experiences in Spain, serving as a coach for Cádiz and Real Betis. Before becoming a coach, Risto Vidakovic was also a professional footballer in LaLiga. He played for Real Betis, where he had a notable career, scoring six goals in 126 appearances over six seasons. After his time at Real Betis, Vidakovic played for Osasuna and Poli Ejido before retiring in 2002 at the age of 33.

With his extensive experience, Vidakovic is expected to lead Persis Solo to greater achievements in the upcoming competitions. The club management expressed their confidence in Vidakovic’s ability to develop the team and create effective strategies. “We believe that with Vidakovic’s experience and vision, Persis Solo will be able to achieve the targets we have set,” said a club management representative.

The Laskar Sambernyawa supporters also welcomed this news warmly. They hope that Vidakovic can lead their beloved team to higher goals. One loyal Persis Solo supporter said, “We are very excited about Vidakovic’s appointment as head coach. We hope he can bring Persis Solo to the peak of success and deliver many victories for us.”

Moreover, Risto Vidakovic is known for his solid tactical approach and ability to motivate players. His presence is expected to bring positive changes to the team’s performance on the field. The Persis Solo players are also expected to quickly adapt to Vidakovic’s training methods and strategies.

In a press conference, Vidakovic expressed his excitement about joining Persis Solo. “I am very happy to be part of Persis Solo. This is a very exciting new challenge for me. I promise to work hard and give my best for this team,” Vidakovic said.

With the appointment of Risto Vidakovic as head coach, Persis Solo appears ready to face the upcoming season with renewed enthusiasm. Great hopes are placed on Vidakovic to lead Persis Solo to the success dreamed of by the supporters and the entire club.

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