Yuran Fernandes: Cape Verde centre-back leaves PSM Makassar to become free agent

Cape Verde defender Yuran Fernandes has completed his departure from Indonesian side PSM Makassar to become a free agent, ending his stint in the Super League and entering the transfer market without a club.

The 31-year-old centre-back’s move from PSM Makassar to the status of “Without Club” has been confirmed, with the transfer registered on 2026-07-01. Having reached the end of his deal with the Indonesian outfit, Fernandes leaves on a free, with no transfer fee involved despite carrying a current market valuation of €375k.

Fernandes, a 1.98m left-footed central defender, is now unattached after his contract with PSM Makassar expired, formally concluding on 2026-07-01. The change means he is immediately available to sign for a new team, potentially opening the door to another move abroad and a fresh challenge away from his home country, Cape Verde.

The switch to “Without Club” also marks a pause in his club career at league level, with his last registered competition being Indonesia’s top division, the Super League. At PSM Makassar, Fernandes was listed primarily as a centre-back, using his height and physical presence to anchor the back line. While detailed season statistics, individual match performances, and appearance numbers are not provided in the current data, his sustained market value of €375k reflects recognition of his profile and experience in professional football.

Born in Sal-Rei on 19 Oct 1994, Fernandes has built a career as a specialist in the heart of defence, with his preferred left foot adding balance to back fours and threes alike. His departure from PSM Makassar closes his most recent chapter in Asian football, where he competed in the Indonesian Super League structure, and leaves open the question of which club will next secure his services.

Internationally, Fernandes is listed with Cape Verde nationality, and he is currently not tied to any national-team setup in the provided data. For Cape Verdean observers, his free-agent status could be viewed as an opportunity: a new move to a competitive environment might elevate his profile further, especially if he secures a contract in a higher-profile league.

The current registration of his destination as “Without Club” and league as “N/A” underlines that there is, for now, no confirmed next step beyond his contract end. However, given his age, physical attributes, market valuation, and experience in the Indonesian Super League, interest from clubs seeking an experienced central defender would appear likely.

As Fernandes weighs his next move following the formal end of his contract on 2026-07-01, his immediate future remains open. Where he lands next will go a long way to determining how the next phase of his career unfolds and how his reputation as a Cape Verdean centre-back develops on the international club stage.