Persib Bandung appoints Igor Tolic as new head coach

May 27, 2026

Persib Bandung has officially appointed Igor Tolic as its new head coach, replacing Bojan Hodak. The announcement was made via the club's official Instagram account on 25 May 2026.

The appointment of the Croatian coach immediately sparked speculation about the possible arrival of several European players to the Maung Bandung squad next season. Some names are former players coached by Igor Tolic while handling NK Osijek II.

Igor Tolic previously served as Bojan Hodak's assistant. He is now trusted to lead the 2025/2026 Super League champion team.

Sources mentioned several former players coached by Tolic could potentially join, including Adam Benic and Dion Beljo.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X show widespread excitement and support for Igor Tolic's appointment as Persib Bandung's new head coach following Bojan Hodak's move to a new role, with fans highlighting continuity and legacy; some express hope for youth development while others question if Tolic can sustain the team's success in Asia.

Era Baru Persib Dimulai Saat Igor Tolic Naik Jabatan Jadi Pelatih Kepala https://t.co/4API7IuH76

— GoSumbarcom (@GoSumbarcom) May 26, 2026

BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Igor Tolic resmi ditunjuk oleh @persib untuk mengisi jabatan Head Coach di persib bandung, dilanjutkan! 🇭🇷

— SLDTKL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@SeledingTekel) May 25, 2026

Igor Tolic resmi ditunjuk sebagai pelatih kepala baru Persib setelah menjadi bagian dari perjalanan sukses klub dalam beberapa musim terakhir sebagai Asisten pelatih.

Kini ia mendapat kepercayaan untuk meneruskan warisan prestasi Maung Bandung.

📸@persib pic.twitter.com/qftbHWohg2

— FaktaBola (@FaktaSepakbola) May 25, 2026

Igor Tolic dipercaya naik memimpin sebagai pelatih kepala untuk meneruskan semangat, kerja keras, dan warisan yang telah dibangun bersama.

Bab baru dimulai, tujuan tetap sama.

The legacy continues!#infobdg #persib pic.twitter.com/8VdMmdwRJ0

— BANDUNG ᮘᮔ᮪ᮓᮥᮀ (@infobdg) May 25, 2026

Persib hattrick juara liga, saatnya fokus di Asia. Igor Tolic apakah bisa melanjutkan legacy Bojan hodak? #Persib https://t.co/XQkF9yLjsB

— Benhard Sitorus (@BenhardSitorus) May 27, 2026

Sources

• https://www.viva.co.id/bola/1901592-5-eks-anak-asuh-igor-tolic-yang-berpotensi-gabung-persib-ada-mesin-gol-dinamo-zagreb
• https://www.viva.co.id/bola/1901627-terpopuler-shin-tae-yong-merapat-ke-persija-kevin-diks-ucapkan-selamat
• https://www.viva.co.id/bola/1901577-4-pelatih-yang-cocok-gantikan-mauricio-souza-di-persija-ada-shin-tae-yong
• https://www.viva.co.id/bola/1901558-rumor-bursa-transfer-super-league-mariano-peralta-ke-persija-maxwell-souza-gabung-persib
• https://www.viva.co.id/bola/1901551-berpisah-dengan-persija-mauricio-souza-ini-sebuah-kebanggaan