Title: Financial Dynamics in Iranian Football: Tractor Club Owner Discusses Player Transfers
A Revealing Interview
In a recent television interview, the owner of Tractor Football Club has provided insights into the financial aspects of player acquisitions within Iran’s Premier League. Mohamad Reza Zonouzi, a prominent figure in Iranian sports, discussed the transfers of three former Persepolis players to his club.
The Financial Details
Mr. Zonouzi stated that to secure the services of the players Alireza Beiranvand, Mehdi Torabi, and Danial Esmaeilifar, Tractor Club offered financial terms that were significantly higher. He clarified the club’s position by saying, “I paid twice as much as Persepolis to these three players to come to Tractor.”
This revelation highlights the competitive nature of the domestic football market and the economic strategies clubs employ to build their teams. Such discussions offer a window into the business and managerial operations that underpin professional sports in the country.