Mehdi Qayedi, the young and popular star of Iranian football, may soon return to Esteghlal. While the transfer window for this team is closed until mid-season, Esteghlal fans hope that this transfer will materialize. However, this requires a significant payment to Al-Nassr, an amount that may be several times the potential contract Qayedi would have with Esteghlal.
Esteghlal Fans' Aspirations
Esteghlal fans always refer to Mehdi Qayedi as a key player. They point to Yasser Asani's brilliance on the right flank and believe that with Qayedi's presence on the left, Esteghlal can become a more attractive and dangerous team. However, it seems that the likelihood of this transfer is minimal at least until the end of the current season. Qayedi, who currently lives in Dubai, is interested in playing for UAE and foreign teams, but Esteghlal has always been a special choice for him.
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Mehdi Qayedi's Challenges at Al-Nassr
Mehdi Qayedi is currently in a situation where if the current trend continues, he may miss the Asian Cup. He needs to perform well at Al-Nassr to attract the attention of Amir Ghalenooi, the national team coach. Regarding his absence from the national team, some peripheral issues such as an interview he recently conducted have been raised, but it seems that Ghalenooi considers Qayedi's technical decline as the main reason for his absence.
Despite all this, Qayedi still has the opportunity to be one of the travelers to the Asian Cup. Meanwhile, the discussion of his return to Esteghlal has emerged on social media, and Sohrab Bakhtiari Zadeh, one of the club officials, has asked to examine the conditions for his return. If Qayedi returns to Esteghlal, if he wears the blue jersey, he will be chosen as the new captain of the team, ahead of Saleh Hardani.
Mehdi Qayedi's return to Esteghlal will not only be good news for the fans of this team, but it could also create a new path for him in Iranian football. During this critical time, young players like Qayedi need to play in suitable conditions and shine in the national team to secure a bright future for themselves.
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