Persija Jakarta has officially ended its partnership with Brazilian striker Gustavo Almeida, according to CNN Indonesia. The club announced the separation on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, bringing Almeida’s time with the Indonesian side to a close.
The news was first reported by CNN Indonesia and later echoed by Kompas.com, which described the move as Persija ending its collaboration with the forward. The exact reasons for the departure were not detailed in the available reporting, and no further terms of the split were disclosed.
Almeida’s exit comes amid wider movement in Indonesian football’s transfer market. Tribunjakarta.com noted that two Brazilian strikers have been released from clubs in the top flight, with Almeida leaving Persija while a similar situation reportedly unfolded at Persib. The same report mentioned that one player, nicknamed “El Anaconda,” was absent from a team launch event, suggesting broader roster changes across the league.
The departure also shifts the picture for the upcoming BRI Super League 2026/2027 season. Liputan6.com highlighted that new strikers are emerging as challengers to established scorers, while Bola.com previewed potential goal-scoring candidates for the campaign. With Almeida no longer at Persija, the club will need to rely on other options in attack as the season approaches.
What remains unclear is where Almeida will play next and whether Persija plans to bring in a replacement before the new campaign begins.
