Persis Solo Secures Croatian Defender Luka Dumancic to Bolster Backline

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Persis Solo has strengthened its defense for the second half of the 2025/2026 BRI Super League season by signing Croatian center-back Luka Dumancic. The club confirmed the move on its official website Tuesday, January 27, 2026, announcing that Dumancic will be tied to the team until the end of the current campaign.

The 25-year-old arrives from FK Žalgiris Vilnius, a top-flight club in Lithuania, and expressed his excitement at joining the Laskar Sambernyawa.

“I’m very happy to be part of Persis Solo. This is one of the most professional clubs in Indonesia, and I can’t wait to play for the team,” Dumancic said.

Dumancic emphasized that his main goal is to help Persis Solo re-establish itself as a competitive force in the Super League. While acknowledging the challenges ahead, he voiced confidence that with teamwork and determination, the squad can climb out of the relegation zone.

He urged fellow players, coaches, and officials to remain confident and united in overcoming the team’s current struggles. “I hope we can achieve many good things together. My first target here is to keep Persis Solo in the league and collect as many points as possible,” he explained.

Dumancic added that mutual trust will be key to success. “We must believe in each other. That belief will keep the team optimistic and focused on reaching our goals.” ***