The Ivory Coast international and his new team-mate have come under the spotlight due to irregularities in their residency permits
Former Chelsea men Michael Essien and Carlton Cole could face a jail sentence in Indonesia after being accused of breaking immigration laws.
The pair are among the biggest stars in the Indonesian top flight, with hundreds of fans flocking to training to see them in action.
But their future in the country is now under threat as it emerges Persib Bandung fielded the players without obtaining the correct immigration paperwork.
"As of Tuesday, April 18 2017, Persib Bandung have not applied for a permanent residency permit, the visitor's permit is for a limited time," immigration chief Maulia Purnamawati explained in a statement.