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KUALA LUMPUR – Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has announced that he will be taking a step back from Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT).
In a post on the team’s social media account, he said he came to the decision due to his other responsibilities and commitments.
Due to my other responsibilities and commitments, I have decided to take a step back and handover the control of JDT FC to the top management of the club.
— JOHORSouthernTigers (@OfficialJohor) June 9, 2022
I wish the club and everyone all the best.
HRH Major General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Crown Prince of Johor pic.twitter.com/SHMNsFg9DP
“I have decided to take a step back and handover the control of JDT FC to the top management of the club.
“I wish the club and everyone all the best,” he said.
His move means that he is handing over the day-to-day operations of the club, but will remain the owner and majority shareholder of JDT.
The crown prince played a vital role in the team’s fortunes, as JDT have been consecutive champions of the Malaysian Super League eight times since 2014.
Recently, JDT had also progressed to the second round of the AFC Champions League for the first time.
Meanwhile, on a separate Facebook post, technical director Alistair Edwards said that Tunku Ismail will relinquish duties pertaining to football and technical matters to the JDT Management, but will continue to oversee matters related to infrastructure, commercial, and finance.
As such, he will no longer be heavily involved in aspects such as transfers, team discussions, daily team-related matters, team activities, and contract negotiations among others, which were part of his duties at the club previously.
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“This latest development also means His Royal Highness will no longer be at the JDT training centre or Sultan Ibrahim Stadium for matches and training sessions on a regular basis, something he has always taken time off from his schedule to be at,” said Edwards.
He continued to say that Tunku Ismail has been actively involved in the day-to-day management of JDT in its entirety since the club was established in 2013, including providing a personal touch with the players, coaches and officials.
“We understand His Royal Highness’ need to focus on other commitments such as state matters and the JDT management is honoured to be entrusted with this JDT responsibility,” Edwards added. – The Vibes, June 9, 2022
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