Title: Hashemian and Persepolis FC: A Contractual Impasse Amidst Financial Protocols
A Stalemate in Tehran
The departure of Vahid Hashemian from his role as head coach of Persepolis FC has been followed by a protracted and unresolved financial settlement. Recent negotiations between the club and the coach’s representative have concluded without an agreement, as neither party was willing to compromise from their established positions.
The Core of the Dispute
The disagreement centers on the financial mechanisms used for payment. Official records at the League Organization show that Persepolis FC registered Hashemian’s contract for 15 billion Tomans, a sum largely paid to him during the first eight weeks of his tenure.
However, a separate financial instrument is at the heart of the current deadlock. Hashemian is in possession of a 35 billion Toman cheque from Bank Shahr. This cheque was issued as part of a broader club strategy to fulfill contractual obligations to its personnel while adhering to league financial regulations. In exchange for these cheques, individuals, including Hashemian, provided a commitment to cooperate with the bank’s sponsorship and advertising initiatives.
An Unworkable Agreement
The central complication is that Hashemian, now no longer the head coach of Persepolis, is unable to fulfill the advertising cooperation clause tied to the Bank Shahr cheque. Consequently, the bank has requested the return of the financial instrument.
The situation presents a clear legal pathway for both sides. Bank Shahr retains the right to pursue legal action to reclaim the funds if the cheque is not returned. Simultaneously, Hashemian is within his rights to file a complaint with the Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee to seek what he believes is owed to him by Persepolis FC.
For now, the negotiations remain at an impasse, with the resolution dependent on either a breakthrough in talks or a formal adjudication through the sport’s governing bodies.