Title: Persepolis Manager Makes Decisive Move on Dursun Amid Contract Standoff
Breaking: Persepolis Coach Takes Firm Stance on Dursun’s Future
In a dramatic turn of events, Persepolis FC manager Vahid Hashemian has made a definitive decision regarding Turkish striker Sardar Dursun, whose contract demands have sparked intense negotiations. The club now faces a critical choice: retain Dursun under strict conditions or pay a hefty severance fee to part ways.
Contract Dispute Reaches Stalemate
Dursun, whose performance has been under scrutiny, initially demanded a contract termination followed by a new two-year deal with a higher salary—a request swiftly rejected by Hashemian. The striker has since lowered his severance demand to $350,000, but club officials, including Reza Darvish, deem the amount unreasonable.
Hashemian’s Ultimatum
Despite disciplinary concerns, Hashemian has allowed Dursun to rejoin team training, where the striker displayed renewed commitment. However, the manager has set clear terms: Dursun may stay only if he accepts no contract extension or salary increase—and only alongside another forward signing.
Two Paths Forward
Persepolis now weighs two options:
- Pay the severance and release Dursun, freeing up space for a new signing.
- Retain him under his current $1 million contract while still pursuing additional attacking reinforcements.
With the season’s stakes high, Persepolis’s next move will shape both its squad dynamics and financial strategy.
Source: Entekhab News