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Federico Barba Transfer from Persib to Aris
Aris Thessaloniki has ended its pursuit of Federico Barba. The club had previously shown strong interest in the player, submitted an official offer, and communicated with Persib.
Aris Thessaloniki has ended its pursuit of Federico Barba. The club had previously shown strong interest in the player, submitted an official offer, and communicated with Persib.
Federico Barba has requested to leave Persib and is in contact with Aris, but the Indonesian club maintains a negative stance. The Italian central defender recently posted a message on his social media account thanking and bidding farewell to Persib fans, and noted his need to return to Europe for family reasons. Aris and Barba are in discussions for a potential collaboration, which is conditional on Barba securing his release from Persib. According to the Persib coach, Bojan Hodak, there are many rumors about Barba, he still has a contract, and the decision is dependent on the management.
Federico Barba has requested to leave Persib and is in contact with Aris, but the Indonesian club maintains a negative stance. The Italian central defender recently posted a message on his social media account thanking and bidding farewell to Persib fans, and noted his need to return to Europe for family reasons. Aris and Barba are in discussions for a potential collaboration, which is conditional on Barba securing his release from Persib. According to the Persib coach, Bojan Hodak, there are many rumors about Barba, he still has a contract, and the decision is dependent on the management.
According to sfina.gr, Ruben Reyes has identified Federico Barba as the ideal solution to strengthen Aris's defence, and Aris has advanced the matter despite interest from Palermo. Barba requested to leave Persib for family reasons, as his family did not manage to adapt to life in Indonesia. So far, he has not secured his release, which is a prerequisite for activating the agreement with Aris. Persib's coach, Bojan Hodak, stated that Barba has a contract and since he has a contract, he will stay.
According to sfina.gr, Ruben Reyes has identified Federico Barba as the ideal solution to strengthen Aris's defence, and Aris has advanced the matter despite interest from Palermo. Barba requested to leave Persib for family reasons, as his family did not manage to adapt to life in Indonesia. So far, he has not secured his release, which is a prerequisite for activating the agreement with Aris. Persib's coach, Bojan Hodak, stated that Barba has a contract and since he has a contract, he will stay.
Aris has reached a verbal agreement with the Italian center-back Federico Barba, and his move to Thessaloniki is pending the consent of his club, Persib. Contacts between the two sides have progressed significantly, and it is indicated that only details remain for the final approval. Federico Barba was not included in Persib's squad for the match against Persik Kediri. If no unexpected issues arise, Federico Barba is expected to travel immediately to Thessaloniki to undergo the necessary medical examinations and complete his transfer to Aris.
Aris has reached a verbal agreement with the Italian center-back Federico Barba, and his move to Thessaloniki is pending the consent of his club, Persib. Contacts between the two sides have progressed significantly, and it is indicated that only details remain for the final approval. Federico Barba was not included in Persib's squad for the match against Persik Kediri. If no unexpected issues arise, Federico Barba is expected to travel immediately to Thessaloniki to undergo the necessary medical examinations and complete his transfer to Aris.
Aris is in advanced talks with Federico Barba and appears eager to bring him to Thessaloniki immediately. Ruben Reyes is handling the transfer and is optimistic about finalizing the agreement soon.
Aris is in advanced talks with Federico Barba and appears eager to bring him to Thessaloniki immediately. Ruben Reyes is handling the transfer and is optimistic about finalizing the agreement soon.
Aris, who are seeking to strengthen their central defence, are in contact with 32-year-old Italian defender Federico Barba. The player is under contract with Persib in Indonesia, having moved there last summer on a deal that expires in the upcoming summer. After approximately six months with the club, Barba wants to return to Europe and is making efforts to be released. Aris is aware of his desire and is in talks with him. Pescara are also attempting to sign the player, but a potential transfer is being complicated by the demands of his Indonesian team. In the current 2025/2026 season, Barba has made 10 appearances and scored 3 goals for Persib in the Super League. His current market value is estimated to be €500k, according to Transfermarkt.
Aris, who are seeking to strengthen their central defence, are in contact with 32-year-old Italian defender Federico Barba. The player is under contract with Persib in Indonesia, having moved there last summer on a deal that expires in the upcoming summer. After approximately six months with the club, Barba wants to return to Europe and is making efforts to be released. Aris is aware of his desire and is in talks with him. Pescara are also attempting to sign the player, but a potential transfer is being complicated by the demands of his Indonesian team. In the current 2025/2026 season, Barba has made 10 appearances and scored 3 goals for Persib in the Super League. His current market value is estimated to be €500k, according to Transfermarkt.
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