Title: Persepolis Coaching Staff Undergoes Strategic Restructuring Under Vieira
Tehran – As the Persepolis football club moves forward under the leadership of its new head coach, Osmar Vieira, the composition of the technical staff is being carefully finalized, reflecting a period of strategic transition for the popular Tehran-based team.
Uncertainty Surrounding Previous Assistants
Following the appointment of Vieira, the status of the assistant coaches from the previous regime, under Vahid Hashemian, remains officially undetermined. While the club administration proceeded with the contractual termination for the former head coach to facilitate Vieira’s arrival, no formal steps have yet been taken to dismiss his accompanying team of assistants.
A Calculated Delay
Reports suggest this delay is a matter of prudent planning by the club’s management. With a crucial upcoming match against Tractor FC on the horizon, officials are reportedly awaiting clarity on Vieira’s immediate dugout presence for that specific game before making final decisions on the existing assistant coaching contracts. This measured approach indicates a desire for stability ahead of a key fixture, with significant announcements expected after the match.
Vieira’s New-Look Technical Team
Meanwhile, Head Coach Osmar Vieira has begun shaping his own backroom team. It is confirmed that he has approved the retention of Karim Bagheri and Mehrad Khanban as Iranian coaches within his setup, ensuring valuable domestic experience remains at the club.
In a move to maintain specialist continuity, Vieira has also agreed to keep Emilio Alvarez as the goalkeeping coach. However, the structure of his foreign assistant cadre will see a change. Despite his previous role under Vieira at Persepolis, Pepe Lousada is not part of the current plan. Instead, the new head coach is expected to bring a dedicated fitness trainer with him to Iran, signaling a focused approach to player conditioning for the challenges ahead.