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Persib Bandung could be building a formidable squad for the 2026/2027 season.

The reason lies in the increasing number of star players being linked with the club ahead of the opening of the 2026/2027 pre-season transfer window.

If these signings materialise, Persib Bandung could emerge as a serious contender for domestic titles and make a strong impression in the AFC Champions League Two and the ASEAN Club Championship 2026/2027.

Most recently, Persib Bandung has been associated with a former Real Madrid player.

According to reports from TribunWow.com, that player is Jese Rodriguez.

Jese Rodriguez is rumoured to be joining Persib Bandung for the 2026/2027 season.

The news was shared by a football-focused social media account discussing Indonesian football and transfer rumours, @gondesfootball, on Friday, June 5, 2026.

“TRANSFER RUMOUR!!

Former Real Madrid player Jese Rodriguez is reportedly close to joining Persib Bandung.

Last season, he represented Spanish second division club Las Palmas, where he recorded 33 matches, 10 goals, and 3 assists.

Just enjoy the rumour, folks,” wrote the account.

The potential arrival of Jese Rodriguez is expected to attract significant attention from fans and media alike.

His status as a former star player would naturally draw interest from both local and international outlets.

Jese Rodriguez is a product of the Real Madrid academy.

He played for Real Madrid’s senior team in the 2011/2012 season, then again from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016.

Jese Rodriguez has an impressive track record throughout his career.

He was part of Real Madrid during the era of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Gareth Bale.

Jese Rodriguez gained extensive experience in Europe’s top competitions with Real Madrid, including La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League (UCL), and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Jese Rodriguez made 94 appearances, totalling 3,089 minutes of play for Real Madrid across all competitions during his two stints with the club.

Across those 94 matches, he scored 18 goals, provided 15 assists, and received four yellow cards.

During his time at Real Madrid, Jese Rodriguez collected several major honours, including the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, Copa del Rey, and La Liga titles.

Beyond Real Madrid, Jese Rodriguez also represented well-known clubs such as Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain, and Stoke City.

In the 2025/2026 season, Jese Rodriguez played for Spanish second-tier club UD Las Palmas.

He featured in 33 matches, logging 1,848 minutes, and contributed 10 goals and three assists in the 2025/2026 La Liga 2 campaign.

His contract with UD Las Palmas expires on June 30, 2026.

It remains to be seen where Jese Rodriguez will land next, especially amid growing speculation linking him to Indonesia’s Liga 1 for the 2026/2027 season.

(TribunWow.com/Yonatan Krisna Halman Tri Santosa)