Title: Esteghlal FC Stuns Fans with Major Transfer Moves – From Confirmed Signings to High-Profile Pursuits
Haitian Striker Nazon Joins Esteghlal in Three-Year Deal
Esteghlal FC has officially secured the signing of Haitian forward Duckens Nazon on a three-year contract. The 31-year-old, born in France and currently representing Haiti’s national team, brings a wealth of experience from stints at Coventry City and Oldham Athletic (England), Sint-Truiden (Belgium), St. Mirren (Scotland), and CSKA Sofia (Bulgaria).
Moussa Djenepo: The Potential Blockbuster Signing
Following the ACL injury of Jalaluddin Masharipov, Esteghlal is eyeing a high-profile replacement: Moussa Djenepo, the Malian winger currently with Belgium’s Standard Liège. Djenepo’s prior collaboration with Esteghlal’s head coach, Ricardo Sá Pinto, has fueled speculation about this potential transfer.
Djenepo, a former Premier League player (Southampton), has struggled with injuries and form in recent years, leading to his exclusion from Standard Liège’s main squad. Belgian media report that the club is eager to offload him due to his high wages and inconsistent performances.
Sá Pinto’s Belief in Djenepo’s Revival
Sá Pinto, who first introduced Djenepo to European football in 2017, once hailed him as a “diamond ready to shine.” The Portuguese coach remains confident in the winger’s dribbling skills and unpredictability—qualities that align with Esteghlal’s tactical need for dynamic wingers.
While negotiations are in early stages, Esteghlal could offer Djenepo a fresh start in Iran’s league, where he may rediscover his form under a familiar mentor.
Challenges and Next Steps
Standard Liège’s financial struggles may facilitate the transfer, but Djenepo’s injury history remains a concern. If finalized, this move could mark a pivotal moment for both Esteghlal’s attack and the player’s career revival.
Djenepo boasts 73 Premier League appearances, 58 in Belgium’s top flight, and 23 in the Turkish Süper Lig. Last season, he scored twice and provided one assist in 27 games for Antalyaspor.
Stay tuned for further updates as Esteghlal navigates this critical transfer window.
