Igor Tolic shakes hands with Persib Bandung officials during his appointment as new head coach in a formal office setting.
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Persib Bandung appoints Igor Tolic as new head coach

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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.

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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.

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