**Swansea City Part Company with Nathan Tjoe-A-On as Second Departure in 24 Hours**
Swansea City have announced the exit of defender Nathan Tjoe-A-On, marking the club’s second player departure within a single day as they prepare for a summer of significant change.
Tjoe-A-On’s contract has been terminated by mutual agreement, with the Dutch-born Indonesia international ending his Swans stint a year earlier than planned. The latest development follows a turbulent recruitment period from summer 2023, which has left a lasting impact on the Championship club’s squad structure.
Originally brought in from Dutch side Excelsior for an estimated £350,000 in August 2023, Tjoe-A-On’s signing was met with optimism. The 23-year-old, who has represented Indonesia 12 times since switching nationality, attracted huge attention off the pitch by becoming a sensation among Indonesian football fans. His EFL debut made headlines as he became the first Indonesian international to appear in England’s Football League.
Despite his popularity and promise, Tjoe-A-On struggled for opportunities on the field. He found first-team minutes hard to come by both under former head coach Michael Duff and, subsequently, Luke Williams. In a bid to secure regular game time, he was loaned to Eredivisie club Heerenveen in January 2024, but upon returning to Swansea, his prospects remained limited under new manager Alan Sheehan.
During his time in Wales, Tjoe-A-On managed only three competitive appearances for Swansea. Two of those came in last season’s EFL Cup, including a disappointing night which saw the Swans fall to Wycombe Wanderers at home. His solitary league appearance was a brief substitute cameo against Preston North End in August. Such circumstances underscore the challenging adaptation period faced by many foreign signings when moving to the Championship.
The amicable nature of the defender’s departure leaves questions unanswered regarding his next destination. There have yet to be any public indications of immediate interest from other clubs, although his profile in Southeast Asia is likely to attract attention from teams in that region or back in the Netherlands. For now, he leaves with his future still to be determined.
This exit is emblematic of ongoing attempts by Swansea’s current leadership to move away from a 2023 summer recruitment drive which has since drawn criticism. Then sporting director Paul Watson oversaw a flurry of signings—13 in total—many of whom have since failed to cement their places in the squad. Already this summer, departures such as Kristian Pedersen and Mykola Kuharevich further signal a strategic overhaul.
At present, just five of those original 13 signings remain at the Swansea.com Stadium, and that number may dwindle further as transfer activity continues. Reports suggest the club would consider offers for Jerry Yates, who spent last season on loan at Derby County.
As the transfer window progresses, observers and supporters will be watching to see how the club reshapes itself, both on and off the pitch. With Tjoe-A-On’s departure, Swansea’s ongoing efforts to rebuild and refocus appear far from over.
Such transitions are a familiar part of football’s landscape, particularly as clubs seek to strike the right balance between performance and long-term planning. For Swansea City, the hope will surely be that this summer’s changes lay the groundwork for a more stable and successful campaign in the months ahead.