Alireza Beiranvand, the prominent goalkeeper of the Iranian national football team, will go to military service starting from the first of October. This was recently announced by Brigadier General Radan, the commander of the Law Enforcement Force, and it seems that his options for military service are the teams of Malavan Bandar Anzali and Fajr Sepasi Shiraz.
Challenges of Beiranvand's Transfer
The summer transfer window of the Premier League has closed, which has created serious challenges for Beiranvand. For this reason, some believe that he should be transferred to the League One team, Ground Force. Meanwhile, Amir Abhari, the head coach of Ground Force, responded to these reports by stating that there are no plans to recruit Beiranvand as a soldier player.
Ground Force's Position and Beiranvand's Future
Amir Abhari stated in an interview: "Like you, I have read these news in the media. Some officials have announced that Mr. Beiranvand can go to one of the two teams, Malavan or Fajr Sepasi, and he will be a soldier player for one of these two teams. God willing, wherever he is, may he succeed." He also pointed out that negotiations with the General Staff of the Armed Forces are necessary for recruiting soldier players.
The head coach of Ground Force explained about his team's financial situation: "The contract amounts are such that conscript players try to take advantage of exemptions as much as possible and delay their military service. For this reason, our team is the last option for soldier players. However, military service is part of the country's laws and must be respected."
Abhari's View on Beiranvand
Abhari also commented on Alireza Beiranvand: "Mr. Beiranvand is, after all, the goalkeeper of the national team and is considered one of the best goalkeepers in recent years of Iranian football. We said that if he is to play in military teams, he should be in those Premier League teams. We could have made a request. But our club's plan is to help the national team, and it is better for Mr. Beiranvand to play in the Premier League."
Considering Amir Abhari's statements, it seems that Alireza Beiranvand's future in professional football is influenced by his military service conditions. He, who has been recognized as a key figure in Iranian football in recent years, now has to choose between serving his country and continuing his profession.
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