He added that the Bundesliga has been very active in Indonesia for many years, working with local authorities and partners to support the development of local football. There are various activities that have been carried out, such as the ‘Bundesliga Common Ground Jakarta’ and the ‘Bundesliga Experience Indonesia’.
“We are pleased to reaffirm our commitment in Indonesia and strengthen our relationship with Mr. Thohir and PSSI, to jointly advance football across the country and further develop the presence of the Bundesliga in Indonesia. We are looking forward to a close collaboration going forward,” said Naubert.
Meanwhile, PSSI chairman Erick Thohir said that he appreciated the warm welcome given by the DFL. PSSI has held a series of meetings to learn more about the management of professional football in Germany, which is known as one of the best leagues in Europe.
“This effort is in line with our mission to elevate the Indonesian football league, which is expected to become the main football competition in Southeast Asia,” said Erick.
He also added that the collaboration between PSSI and DFL aims to raise the level of sport and the technical aspects of Indonesian football, trigger an increase in the quality of the game and competitiveness. This partnership not only has the power to revolutionize football as a sport, but also for the development of young Indonesian players.