Peyman Hadadi, the CEO of Persepolis, announced new economic decisions regarding the team, stating that there will be no foreign player acquisitions in the winter season and next summer. This decision not only pertains to the current situation of foreign players at Persepolis but could also impact the future of the team.
Economic Impacts on Player Acquisitions
Following the announcement of a reduction in the foreign player quota from eight to four, concerns about the status of current players have intensified. This new rule means that teams are only allowed to have four foreign players, and if a player misses 60% of the matches, their quota for the next season will be lost. This issue has become particularly challenging for Persepolis, which currently has five foreign players in its lineup.
Read more: Mother of Mohammad Hossein Sadeghi Thrilled by Her Son's First Goal with Persepolis
Tivi Bifuma, Aston Oruonov, and Igor Sergiev are among the effective foreign players in Persepolis's lineup and have performed well in the new season. However, the situations of Daniel Gra and Marko Bakic are drastically different. Daniel Gra has been unable to join the team due to injury, while Marko Bakic has spent less than 15 minutes on the field. These conditions have raised serious questions about the future of these two players at Persepolis.
Uncertain Fate of Daniel Gra and Marko Bakic
Daniel Gra, the Hungarian defender, has only missed one game in the new season and still has the opportunity to join the team's lineup. However, his inability to play more games could lead to his quota being wasted. On the other hand, Marko Bakic, the Montenegrin midfielder, is facing heavy traffic in the midfield and thus has had few opportunities to play. If he cannot participate in more minutes of the matches, it is likely that his contract with Persepolis will not be renewed.
These issues have added to the concerns of the coaching staff, and Mehdi Tartar, the head coach of Persepolis, has concluded that he must give more opportunities to players who perform well. In the last match, he decided to play Mohammad Hossein Sadeghi, who also earned the coach's trust by scoring. This decision indicates changes in the team's management policies and likely means a reduction in the number of foreign players in the upcoming season.
Ultimately, given the current circumstances, Persepolis is looking to attract young and Iranian talents. Peyman Hadadi emphasized that the team values investment in local players and there is a possibility of renewing contracts with Tivi Bifuma and Aston Oruonov. However, the futures of Marko Bakic and Daniel Gra remain shrouded in uncertainty, and it seems that these two players will bid farewell to Persepolis at the end of the season.
Read more: Three Iranian Swimmers Advance to the Final of the 200m Mixed at the Nagoya Para-Asian Games · Mohammad Hossein Kanaanizadegan Returns to Persepolis Training
