PSIM Yogyakarta releases Dutch midfielder Donny Warmerdam

Indonesian club PSIM Yogyakarta has announced the departure of its foreign midfielder, Donny Warmerdam. The Dutch player is set to return to his native Netherlands to join De Graafschap, a club competing in the second tier of Dutch football.

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This season was not easy for him as he had to go through a long recovery period from injury since the start of the official competition.

PSIM Yogyakarta's General Manager, Steven Sunny, stated that Warmerdam's time with the club, known as Laskar Mataram, was unfortunate due to a prolonged leg injury. "This season was not easy for him as he had to go through a long recovery period from injury since the start of the official competition," Sunny explained.

Warmerdam joined PSIM during the ongoing 2025/2026 Super League season, despite the transfer window being open. However, he suffered a Weber fracture in his leg early in the season, which significantly limited his playing time. He was only able to make his debut in the second half of the competition.

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My first appearance, a comeback match against Bali. That was the first time I felt the atmosphere in the stadium. Besides that, the away game against Persib was also very exciting.

Despite the injury setbacks, Warmerdam expressed his enjoyment of his time in Yogyakarta and the exceptional support from the fans. He fondly recalled his debut match and the electrifying atmosphere at the stadium, as well as an exciting away game against Persib. Warmerdam played in 11 matches during the second half of the Super League season and thanked PSIM for the shared season, wishing the club future success.

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I really enjoyed my time there for a season. If only I could have played more, because the support from the fans was truly amazing.