According to Tuttomercato, Pescara is working to bring Federico Barba back to Italy. Barba wants to leave Indonesia for personal reasons and due to poor adaptation. Pescara has proposed a six-month loan, which would be free or for a small fee, with an option to buy that becomes mandatory if they avoid relegation. Persib, which has Barba under contract until 2027, is not enthusiastic about the offer and does not want to release their defensive leader.

According to Tuttomercato, Pescara is attempting to bring Federico Barba back to Italy from Indonesian club Persib, and the process of signing him has become difficult.

Pescara is pursuing Federico Barba, though a deal is currently stalled due to the financial demands of his Indonesian club, Persib. The 32-year-old Italian center-back is reportedly eager to return to Europe after about six months in Indonesia and is pushing to be released from his contract. The Greek club Aris is also reported to be in contact with the player. Barba joined Persib in August 2025, and his contract runs until May 2026. In the current Super League season, he has made 10 appearances, scoring 3 goals. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €500k, and his last transfer involving a fee was a reported €600,000 move to Como in August 2023.