Persija Officially Releases Riko Simanjuntak, Nico, and Hansamu

Indonesian football club Persija Jakarta has announced the departure of three key players, Riko Simanjuntak, Alfriyanto Nico Saputro, and Hansamu Yama Pranata, as their contracts concluded before the upcoming 2026/2027 Super League season. The club acknowledged the significant contributions these players have made during their time with the 'Macan Kemayoran' (The Tigers). Club President Mohamad Prapanca thanked the players for their dedication, stating they are an integral part of the club's history. Riko Simanjuntak, who joined in 2018, is noted as the longest-serving player among the three. He was instrumental in Persija's 2018 Liga 1 championship victory and has amassed 207 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing 67 assists across various competitions, including the 2018 President's Cup and 2021 Menpora Cup. Simanjuntak also had a loan spell at PSS Sleman, helping them gain promotion. Alfriyanto Nico Saputro, a debutant in the 2021/22 season, played 55 matches with four goals and two assists, and had loan stints to gain experience. Hansamu Yama Pranata, who joined in the 2022/2023 season, made 63 appearances, scoring three goals and assisting two, and was also loaned to Arema FC. Persija wished the departing players the best in their future careers.

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They are part of this club's important journey and their contributions will always be part of the Macan Kemayoran story.