Title: Persepolis Strategizes for League Dominance: New Signings and Tactical Shifts Under Coach Osmar
In a decisive move to bolster its championship campaign, Persepolis Football Club is actively planning to strengthen its attacking line during the mid-season transfer window. Despite the solid performance of striker Ali Alipour in the first ten weeks of the Iranian Pro League, the club’s management, in alignment with the strategic vision of head coach Osmar Loss Vieira, is targeting a new forward to enhance the team’s tactical flexibility and offensive power.
Assessing Past Options
Rumors had circulated regarding the potential return of former player Shahab Zahedi from the Japanese league. However, current reports indicate that Coach Osmar has not given a positive signal for this move, and no formal negotiations have been initiated by the club’s directors. Consequently, Zahedi’s return to Persepolis currently seems unlikely.
Another previously considered option, Shahriar Moghanlou, also appears unavailable. Extensive efforts were made during the summer to bring the tall striker back from UAE’s Kalba FC, but the Emirati club’s pressing need for the player prevented the transfer. The situation remains unchanged, with Kalba FC showing no willingness to issue a release, even for a half-season loan, significantly diminishing the possibility of his arrival.
The Primary Path: A Foreign Striker
Given these obstacles, the club’s strategy is now firmly focused on the international market. The consensus within Persepolis is to acquire at least one high-quality foreign striker, a move personally endorsed by Coach Osmar to add a new dimension to the frontline. While the club’s record in recruiting foreign forwards in recent years has been mixed, the new management is optimistic. They believe that by securing a suitable candidate identified by the head coach, the team’s attacking concerns will be effectively addressed for the second half of the season. Official club activities to pursue the coach’s preferred target are set to commence imminently.
