Persik Kediri management has officially refreshed its organizational structure by appointing Dyaradzi Aufa Taruna, affectionately known as Razzi Taruna, as Sports Director. This appointment marks a new historical milestone for the White Tigers (Macan Putih), as the position represents a newly formed division after four years under the leadership of Arthur Irawan.
Razzi Taruna brings impressive experience from PSIM Yogyakarta. During his two seasons as manager, he successfully led Laskar Mataram to win the 2024/25 Pegadaian Liga 2 title while securing promotion to the BRI Super League. This prestigious track record was the main consideration for Persik in recruiting the young talent.
Persik Kediri President Director, Souraiya Farina, revealed that this step is part of the club's strategy to enhance leadership quality and develop a more professional football ecosystem. According to her, Razzi possesses a vision aligned with the club's values and is believed to be capable of building a strong squad through close collaboration with the coaching staff.
Responding to his new role, Razzi expressed optimism about the future of the Kediri community's beloved club. He assesses that Persik holds immense potential and is ready to work hard to lead the team into the upcoming season with higher ambitions. Razzi's arrival is expected to be a catalyst for Persik Kediri's transformation into a more modern and competitive club in national football.
