Selangor: Selangor FC have decided to retain South Korean coach Kim Pan Gon to lead the team despite having to operate on a reduced financial projection following the absence of a slot in Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions. Selangor FC chief executive officer Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon said the decision was made based on Pan Gon's ability in building a strong team foundation during his first five months in charge of the Red Giants.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Johan highlighted the management's satisfaction with Pan Gon's performance, noting his efforts to understand the club's culture, the local league, and the players. He praised Pan Gon for establishing a solid foundation and developing plans to elevate the team's performance, all of which are supported by the management. This announcement was made during a media conference at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Red Giants FC Sdn Bhd and WTM Media Sdn Bhd.

Meanwhile, the Red Giants management confirmed that the club's financial projection will be reduced by 10 per cent from its overall budget of RM20 million, with a full focus on domestic competitions. Dr Johan assured that the quality of the current squad will remain intact as they focus on local tournaments and reassess the foreign player quota in light of the budget constraints. He emphasized that Pan Gon will retain full control over player selection, while the management will handle contract signings based on the ongoing planning processes.

Addressing the situation involving two Selangor FC foreign players, Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Mohammad Abdulnadi, who have joined the Jordan national team camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals, Dr Johan acknowledged that the club is evaluating the matter to protect its interests. He mentioned that they would assess any potential transfer or increase in the players' commercial value after a full evaluation over the next one to two months. He noted the potential market value increase for players participating in the World Cup and stated that Selangor FC would consider how the tournament outcome impacts the situation.