Persik Kediri manager M Syahid Nur Ichsan stated that the recruitment of new Spanish midfielder Jon Toral is part of the team's efforts to improve the quality of its midfield ahead of the second round of the 2025/2026 Super League competition.
"Jon Toral is a player with excellent playing vision. We hope his presence can bring balance and increase Persik's creativity in the second half," he said in Kediri.
Syahid hopes that Jon Toral's extensive experience in European and Asian competitions will add value to the White Tigers squad.
Prior to his career in India, the 30-year-old player had experience playing in various European competitions.
