“I accepted the offer about a week ago. I will not lead a team in Southeast Asia anymore," coach Shin Tae-yong confirmed, in an interview with the newspaper. Kyungyang Sports and quoted by TvOne channel, January 30.1.
Coach Shin Tae-yong
“There are still discussions about extending the contract (with PSSI). Of course, if I leave early, I will have to pay compensation. But for now, I still keep my promise about the possibility of extending the contract with PSSI until June," coach Shin Tae-yong shared.
According to TvOne channel: "If PSSI wants to retain coach Shin Tae-yong, PSSI needs to act urgently to negotiate a contract extension. However, until now after the Indonesian team's campaign at the 2023 Asian Cup has ended, PSSI President, Mr. Erick Thohir has still not made any specific moves.
After losing to the Australian team with a score of 0-4 in the round of 16 on January 28.1, Mr. Erick Thohir expressed disappointment, but also encouraged the Indonesian players who made history and coach Shin Tae-yong who partly completed the match. become a task. However, in the future, this president requires the Indonesian team to ensure even stronger progress."
“It is these statements that have probably put pressure on coach Shin Tae-yong, whose previous contract was only temporarily extended until June 6.2024. The contract between coach Shin Tae-yong and PSSI has expired at the end of 2023, but because the Indonesian team and the U.23 team are about to attend the 2023 Asian Cup and the 23 U.2024 Asian tournament lasting from January to May, Therefore, this coach was given an extension to continue leading the two teams. But further, whether or not he can sign a long-term contract with PSSI is still open, so Mr. Shin Tae-yong has probably decided to soon choose a new destination for himself," TvOne channel expressed.
Coach Shin Tae-yong did not know his future in the Indonesian team, so he chose a new destination?
The Singapore Football Federation fired coach Takayuki Nishigaya
According to the sheet The Straits Times, the Singapore Football Association (FAS) officially decided to fire Japanese coach Takayuki Nishigaya after only 21 matches in charge, citing "the national team's recent performances and results have not been consistent." as expected".
Under coach Takayuki Nishigaya, the Singapore team won 8 wins, 5 draws and lost 8 matches. Eliminated from the 2023 Asian Cup finals, played unsuccessfully at the 2022 AFF Cup. In the 2nd qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia, the Singapore team also lost both matches.
Coach Takayuki Nishigaya
“After firing coach Takayuki Nishigaya, FAS is likely to appoint a new coach, Mr. Tsutomu Ogura, 57 years old, also from Japan. Mr. Ogura used to work as an assistant coach for the Japanese Olympic team, along with many top clubs in the J League. This will be the third Japanese coach recently appointed by FAS as a team coach. Previously, coach Tatsuma Yoshida led the Singapore team to compete very successfully, but parted ways 3 year earlier than his contract in 1. The Straits Times said.
