REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) announced the termination of Shin Tae-yong's contract as head coach of Indonesia Senior and U-23 national teams. The announcement was made by PSSI General Chairman Erick Thohir on Monday (6/1/2025) at noon in a press conference accompanied by Deputy Chairman General I PSSI Zainuddin Amali, PSSI Secretary General Yunus Nusi, and PSSI Exco member Arya Sinulingga.

“This decision was made on the basis of long and careful consideration and evaluation carried out by PSSI and BTN (National Team Agency) thoroughly of the team's performance and the long-term goals that the Indonesian football team wants to achieve,” Erick said.

Erick added that PSSI thanks and appreciates all the contributions that STY has made to the development of the Indonesian national team. “PSSI wishes the best for Shin Tae Yong for his future,” Erick said.

Regarding the change of coach just two months ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Erick said it was normal.

“Many other countries change coaches, just calculate the risk. Today is best, there is 2.5 months. We are looking for communicative and tactical figures. We aim to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for a new coach later,” Erick said.

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