Title: Iran’s Esteghlal FC Makes High-Profile Moves in Late Transfer Market Push
Late but Ambitious: Esteghlal’s Big-Money Signings
Despite having the opportunity to secure new players since early June, Esteghlal FC—one of Iran’s wealthiest clubs—only recently entered the transfer market with a flurry of high-profile signings. Backed by the financial strength of its new owner, Persian Gulf Petrochemical Holding, the club has made significant investments to strengthen its squad and address mounting pressure from fans and former players.
Star-Studded Acquisitions
Esteghlal’s aggressive recruitment includes:
- Saeid Sahrkhizan, a key domestic signing.
- Antonio Adán, former Real Madrid goalkeeper.
- Yaser Asani, an Albanian winger from South Korea’s Guangzhou FC.
- Duckens Nazon, a Haitian forward from Kayserispor.
These signings, reportedly costing millions, signal the club’s intent to compete at the highest level while easing tensions among its passionate fanbase.
Pressure to Deliver
Manager Ali Nazari Juybari, previously under heavy scrutiny, appears to be regaining confidence with these strategic additions. The arrival of Nazon in Tehran further fuels anticipation, as the club prepares to unveil him officially.
Breaking Spending Records?
Esteghlal has been one of the highest-spending clubs in Iran’s Premier League in recent seasons, with over 1.5 trillion tomans invested in player transfers. With more signings expected, analysts predict the club may set a new spending record, reinforcing its ambition to dominate domestically and regionally.
As the transfer window heats up, all eyes remain on Esteghlal’s next moves—will their late surge pay off?
