PAPUA – PSM Makassar began to move in the second round of the League transfer market 1 2024/25. Karel Rizald Iek, became the first player to officially join the Ramang Troops. Karel’s presence continues the tradition of players from Papua. Previously there was the Sayuri duo, Yakob and Yance who brought PSM League champions 1 2022/23.
Other famous names are Titus Bonai, Gunansar Mandowen, Priska Womsiwor, Rony Beroperay, Delvin Rumbino to Ortizan Solossa. Karel’s journey to join PSM Makassar was not easy. This 21-year-old footballer was monitored by the scouting team and called to attend the trial. During the trial, Karel successfully captivated the coaching team and was recommended to be contracted.
“Right, we recruited Karel, a new player for the second round. We will see how much he can help us,” PSM Coach Bernardo Tavares said.
PSM Team Manager, Muhammad Nur Fajrin, said Karel and club management had agreed on a contract. The player concerned has also been officially introduced.
“The duration of the contract is six months with an option to extend for one year,” he explained.
Not many people know Karel. His competition experience is more in the League 3.
Previous, This winger positioned footballer played for Persipura Jayapura U18, League Club 3 Papua Regional Zone, Toli FC and Biak United. Then the League Club 3 national round, Persipani Paniai. Finally, be part of the PON Papua soccer team squad competing in PON Aceh-North Sumatra (North Sumatra) 2024. PSM Makassar is Karel’s first club in the highest caste of Indonesian football. Karel will wear the jersey number 23.
