Title: Financial Dispute Resolved: Esteghlal Khuzestan Resumes Training After Partial Payment
A Temporary Truce Reached
After a prolonged period of internal disputes and a training halt, a significant development has occurred at the Esteghlal Khuzestan football club. The core issue, stemming from the non-payment of salaries to players and staff, has seen a partial resolution. Following numerous unmet promises from club officials, funds were finally transferred to the accounts of the team members, breaking a deadlock that had lasted for approximately fifteen days.
Partial Payment Ends Standoff
The club’s management, which had not made any financial disbursements to its players, technical, and executive staff since the start of the season, has now transferred an amount equivalent to 15 percent of their contractual dues. This action has allowed for the immediate resumption of team training. The players are now preparing for their upcoming Hazfi Cup match against Foolad Khuzestan, bringing a halt to their strike action.
Unmet Promises and Lingering Concerns
Despite this positive step, the resolution has not been met with complete satisfaction. Reports indicate that club managers had previously committed to paying 20 percent of the outstanding amounts. Consequently, the transfer of only 15 percent has reportedly caused renewed discontent among the squad, highlighting that underlying financial tensions, while eased for now, have not been fully eradicated. The situation remains one to monitor as the club moves forward.