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New three-week adventure in Indonesia, Irfan Bachdim already set foot again in the Netherlands. He was disappointed not managed to get a contract in Persib and Persija.
Sunday, January 31, 2010, Irfan arrived at Schiphol Amsterdam at 6:05, riding a Boeing-owned Malaysian Airlines. With a face that looks tired, Irfan exit from the baggage claim draw two kofer, accompanied by his father Noval Bachdim. In the lobby awaiting pickup ibunnya Fardy Hester and her sister.
Disappointed
The disappointment was visible on the face Irfan, when hugged by her mother and brother. He deeply regrets must be returned to the Netherlands again. "Until the last days have felt very welcome in Liverpool and the club feel like it. Gather at mes and train with other players."
Irfan homecoming is actually outside the plan. When released three weeks ago January 9 hope Irfan could find a place in Liverpool Persib Bandung or Jakarta. "Maybe it could sign a contract six months or one and a half seasons in one of them," says Noval Bachdim January 9. But planning, it turns out none of the two clubs in Super League it is finally signed a contract with Irfan.
Persib Busy
As reported by the media in Indonesia, Persib give reason can not properly assess the ability of Irfan. Coach Jaya Hartono still want to look beyond the appearance of youth born in Amsterdam. In addition, management of the biggest clubs in the City of Flowers were also preoccupied with other matters.
From the Irfanpun feel too short can practice with the team's core teams were nicknamed Maung Bandung. During the first three days he was only given the chance to practice with the junior team Persib, because the core team to compete in Kalimantan. Just a few days training with the core team, Irfan had to leave Bandung and fulfill promises to the Kemayoran Tigers.
Persija Find Other Players
In the second week, Irfan concentrate on the application to Persija. And in a few practice sessions Irfan began to feel the closeness with the players such as Bambang Pamungkas and other foreign players. It was admitted by the Persija. "Irfan has advantages sociable. He was easy to communicate with fellow players, both local and foreign. That character is important" says Ferry Indrasyarif, Liverpool's assistant manager told Radio Netherlands.
However, also mentioned that Persija looking for two other players who can push the assault, especially those already familiar with the competition of Indonesia.
Since in Jakarta, the fans and the public sphere at the Internet began to believe the Dutch-Indonesian hybrid players that will resume football career in the capital. But until the deadline and Irfan Noval visit in Indonesia, 30 January, still no engagement contract.
For both there is no choice but to return to the Netherlands. As previously disclosed by Hester Bachdim his mother, "We can not leave Irfan in Indonesia, if there is no certainty."
Then Where?
Asked about future plans, Irfan still do not know. He states need time to think, "I do not know how in the future. Because if the feeling I have been very suitable in Jakarta. Especially the fans, Jakmania which is amazing."
"I am very impressed with football fans in Indonesia. In the match in the competition, have been very busy and lively, just like a party meriahnya when Ajax won the Dutch league title." he added, while holding grief.
While Irfan is still not abolish the dream to play in Liverpool, Fardy's brother and also his manager, has begun searching for clubs in the Netherlands. "Maybe he will join with FC Volendam. But that of course depends Irfannya"
For the family, a short adventure to Indonesia Irfan is useful lessons. "Maybe for the future, we will do a better preparation." Noval said that diamini Fardy saying, "From the beginning, should be more assertive and clear. I think three weeks is too long to get certainty."
