Persistence of Speculation: Persepolis Denies Talks with Patrice Carteron
Tehran – In the midst of the current football season, Persepolis Football Club has moved to officially address and dismiss recurring media reports linking former Sepahan coach Patrice Carteron to the team’s managerial position.
Addressing the Rumors
Recent days saw various media outlets circulate claims that the French manager was a leading candidate to potentially succeed the current head coach, Vahid Hashemian. This speculation prompted an official response from the club’s public relations department.
Club Issues Official Statement
In a formal communiqué, Persepolis expressed its frustration with the persistent cycle of unverified news. The statement clarified, “In recent days, Persepolis Club has repeatedly and officially denied any changes in the technical staff and negotiations with various candidates.” It further lamented that despite these denials, new names continue to be brought into the spotlight.
The club’s statement also carried a note of criticism towards certain mainstream media outlets, pointing out the unfortunate timing of such reports. “It is more regrettable that some official media are following the same path as fake news outlets, especially 24 hours before an important Persepolis match,” the announcement concluded, underscoring the disruptive potential of such speculation on the team’s competitive focus.