The future of Mauricio Souza with Persija Jakarta has been unequivocally decided. The management of the club, affectionately known as Macan Kemayoran, officially announced their decision not to extend the contract of the Brazilian coach.
This significant news was directly communicated by Persija Jakarta through an official statement released on Tuesday evening, May 26th, WIB. The Macan Kemayoran management concluded that Souza’s contract would not be renewed as the team failed to achieve the performance targets set at the beginning of his tenure.
“Coach Mauricio Souza’s contract concludes at the end of the 2025/2026 season, and Persija management has decided not to extend it, considering that the targets agreed upon at the start of the contract were not met,” read Persija Jakarta’s official statement on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.
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Beyond Souza, Persija Jakarta also concluded its collaboration with his entire coaching staff. This includes key figures such as Italo Bartole Resende (assistant coach), Vitor Branco da Cruz (physical coach), Gerson Rodrigues Rios (goalkeeper coach), Caio Araujo (analyst), and Claudio Luzardi (interpreter), signaling a comprehensive overhaul.
Souza’s journey with Persija Jakarta spanned just a single season. Despite the non-renewal, his performance was notably strong, leading the Macan Kemayoran to a commendable third-place finish with an impressive 71 points.
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The achievement of 71 points marked a historic milestone for Persija Jakarta. This tally represents the highest points total ever secured by the Macan Kemayoran since the inception of the Liga 1 era in 2017, etching Souza’s name into the club’s record books.
Persija Jakarta extended its heartfelt appreciation to Souza for his unwavering hard work, dedication, and the camaraderie fostered during his time with the club. The Macan Kemayoran management also conveyed their best wishes for the coach’s future career endeavors.
“Thank you for your hard work, dedication, as well as the friendship and brotherhood that has grown among us. May your steps in your new ventures always be filled with success, happiness, and ever-brighter light!” concluded Persija Jakarta in their moving statement.
Consequently, the head coach position at Persija Jakarta is now officially vacant. All eyes will be on the management as they deliberate on selecting the new leader to steer the Macan Kemayoran ship for the upcoming 2026/2027 Super League season, promising an exciting period of anticipation for fans.