Not Persib, Persebaya is said to be closer to bringing in Joey Pelupessy

FAJAR.CO.ID, SURABAYA — Interesting news in the 2025/2026 Super League Half Season transfer market comes from Persebaya Surabaya.

Indeed, Persebaya, brought by new coach Bernardo Tavares, is one of the most active teams in this transfer window.

They have even succeeded in bringing several players to the team.

And some are still in rumors and negotiations to be introduced and joined soon.

This aggressive movement from Persebaya is certainly a strong signal for them to immediately recover in the second round of the 2025/2026 Super League.

Joey Pelupessy Entered in Rumors

The latest rumor is that Persebaya Surabaya is linked to one of the Indonesian diaspora players.

Bernardo Tavares’ squad is reportedly ready to corner Persib Bandung for the player.

The player in question is Joey Pelupessy who is on the radar and is being targeted by the team nicknamed Bajul Ijo.

Bajul Ijo management is said to be preparing a more competitive team to compete at the top.

Therefore, the arrival of Joey Pelupessy into the squad could be an extraordinary addition to strength.

However, Persebaya’s steps will certainly not be easy. Fierce competition awaits because Persib Bandung and Dewa United are also targeting the midfielder.

Persib is at the forefront for Joey

The name Persib Bandung is indeed at the forefront of being able to bring in this defensive midfielder for the Indonesian National Team.

Rumors of Joey’s move to Persib grew stronger after a code appeared from the @bandungfootball fanbase account

“Meni JOI is sweet EuY, use ES again.”

If arranged from capital letters, the sentence forms the name JOEY.