Persebaya Surabaya News Today: Player Rotation, Toni's Journey in the National Team and Jay Amru's Loan

Shiro Copr, Surabaya - Persebaya Surabaya is having a busy week ahead of the start of the Super League 2025/2026.

Four main issues have colored the team's dynamics: the loan of young midfielder Jay Amru Ghoni to Bekasi City FC, Toni Firmansyah's struggle with the U-23 National Team, which receives direct support from his family in tonight's AFF final match, the spotlight on Toni's rising career profile both at the club and country level, and the management's decision to adjust the squad to support the goal of winning this season.

From nationalistic euphoria to regeneration strategies, everything converges in today's Persebaya narrative.

Jay Amru Ghoni Borrowed to Bekasi City: A Prepared Future

Persebaya Surabaya officially loaned one of its young players, Jay Amru Ghoni, to Bekasi City FC, a Liga 2 club.

The announcement came through the football statistics account @StatsRawon on Twitter, which stated that Jay will undergo a one-season loan.

An 18-year-old forward has been known to the football public since he performed brilliantly in the EPA U-18 tournament.

Last season, Jay scored 10 goals and 1 assist in 18 matches with Persebaya U-18. He also caught attention while representing the Surabaya contingent in Porprov Jatim, showing his technical talent and sharp goal-scoring instinct.

At the Persebaya team launch event at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Jay Amru was introduced as part of the main squad wearing jersey number 71.

Coach Eduardo Pérez even gave him a chance to play in a friendly match.

Although he is only 18 years old, Jay shows maturity in playing and a good understanding of tactics.

This loan is considered a correct step to increase flight hours and mental preparation for competing at the senior level.

With Jay's departure, the number of players in Persebaya's squad is now 29. The management has ensured that this step is part of a long-term development strategy that provides space for young talents to grow in a competitive environment.

Toni Firmansyah's Family Directly Attends the AFF U-23 2025 Final

Support knows no distance, and that is what Toni Firmansyah's family, a young midfielder of Persebaya Surabaya, has shown. In the final match of the AFF U-23 Cup 2025 tonight at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Toni's father, mother, and two older brothers were present at the stadium.

The certainty was conveyed by the RT Leader in Benowo, where Toni's family resides. "They went to Jakarta because this is the final match, so it will definitely be exciting. They left yesterday, and all the family members were invited," said Isbandi.

During the group stage, Toni's family watched their child's struggle from home. But tonight is different — it's the final and a battle that determines the national team's pride.

The match against Vietnam has its own emotional history. In the previous edition, the Indonesian national team lost via a penalty shootout against the same opponent. Now, Toni and his teammates have a chance to avenge that result.

Toni's family has become an invaluable symbol of moral support for a young footballer. What Toni displayed on the field tonight is not only for the national team, but also for the people who have always believed in him.

Full Profile of Toni Firmansyah: Future Midfielder of Persebaya and the National Team

Toni Firmansyah's name began to shine since he consistently performed in Persebaya and represented the Indonesia national team in the youth category.

Born in Surabaya on January 14, 2005, this 20-year-old player is 1.67 meters tall and plays as an attacking midfielder with a dominant right foot.

The 2024/2025 season became a proving ground for Toni at the club level. With Bajul Ijo, he made 18 appearances, contributed 2 assists, and accumulated more than 1,000 minutes of play.

Coach Eduardo Pérez trusts him as the playmaker in the midfield.

His debut occurred in the first week of Liga 1 2023/2024 against Persis Solo, when he came on as a substitute and contributed to the opponent's own goal. A week earlier, in a friendly match against the same team, Toni scored one goal and played outstandingly.

Before joining the senior squad, Toni gained experience in various levels of Persebaya's academy, including EPA and U-18. He is a product of the club's own development and is considered one of the most promising local midfielders in Indonesia.

Besides in the club, Toni performed impressively in the Asian U-20 Qualification tournament. He played the full match against Maldives and Yemen, and provided an assist against East Timor. His statistics show a maturity rarely found in a player of his age.

At the AFF U-23 tournament, Toni once again showed his quality. He scored one goal against Brunei and played full matches in the next two games. However, a red card during the match against Malaysia made him miss the semifinal against Thailand—a moment that became a valuable lesson in his career.

Persebaya Squad Dynamics: Rotation, Loan, and Focus on the Championship Target

Persebaya Surabaya continues to finalize its squad ahead of the 2025/2026 Super League. Although they have announced 30 players during the team launch, the management emphasized that this composition is not yet final. The loan of Jay Amru to Bekasi City FC is an example that internal evaluations are still ongoing.

Persebaya's director of operations, Candra Wahyudi, stated that the club is still waiting for clarification on the foreign player quota regulations from the league operator.

"I emphasize, in terms of material, this player is still not 100 percent. Because we are also waiting for the regulation confirmation," he said.

Besides Jay, other young players such as Ichsas Baihaqi and Sadida Nugraha are still being monitored. Persebaya wants to ensure that the rotation between senior and junior players is proportional according to the competition's needs.

The management realized that the challenges this season are tougher. Three promoted teams are seriously preparing, and all clubs are making squad changes. Therefore, flexibility and adaptation are key in forming a competitive team.

The main target of Persebaya has been announced: champion. This was emphasized by Candra in an interview with the media. He also reminded that Persebaya once had difficulties facing teams below in the standings last season, and must not repeat similar mistakes.

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