Arema bluntly stated very interested in bringing Irfan and already established an agreement with both the club and his agent. General Manager Ruddy Widodo said that the striker was injured while strengthening the Indonesian national team in the AFF Cup 2016 has sufficient quality to Arema.
"We've contacted Consadole Sapporo and the manager and everything is okay. Now we just wait for the decision Irfan himself if he is willing to play in Arema. She attacker potential and Arsma interested in using it," said Ruddy Widodo.
If joined to Malang, Irfan is like a return to the city where he made his name in football Indonesia. This player began his career in Indonesia in 2010 when she joined Persema Malang with Kim Jeffrey Kurniawan.
Irfan then had debuted at the 2010 AFF Cup when playing alongside Cristian Gonzales although ultimately stalled in the final. Well, the match between Irfan and it also became the inspiration Gonzales Singo Edan to put it back on the club level.
"In terms of age, Irfan is also in a period of maturity as a football player. Coach Aji Santoso also agrees with the plan to bring Irfan. So there are many compelling reasons that convinced us to recruit Irfan," added Ruddy.
Arema itself not pick the pure productivity striker Cristian Gonzales assured apart on the front lines. In addition to the aging striker, only Sunarto which became permanent in Arema spare because the game is never consistent.
Team Arema richer pride bertipikal player Winger, like Dendi Santoso, Esteban Vizcarra, Ahmad Nuviandani, and Arif Suyono. The addition of a seasoned striker Cristian Gonzales absolutely necessary because themselves are continually encroached age.