Perse Polis Announces Strategic Signings of Top-Tier International Players
In a landmark move signaling a new era for one of Iran’s most prominent football clubs, the City Bank Consortium, the new owner of Perse Polis, has announced a decisive strategy to secure two world-class players. This initiative, driven by a commitment to meet fan expectations, marks a significant shift in the club’s transfer policy.
A New Directive from Ownership
The announcement was made by Mehdi Ahmadi, CEO of Bank City and head of the ownership consortium. He confirmed that the club’s two available international roster spots will be filled by top-tier global talent, with no financial restrictions imposed to secure their signings. This decision comes in direct response to the passionate appeals from the club’s extensive fanbase.
Ahmadi emphasized a clear departure from past transfer missteps, specifically referencing the costly departures of players like Lucas João and Sardar Doronson, which resulted in significant financial compensation payments. To prevent a recurrence, a new approval process has been established. Any potential signing presented by club CEO Reza Dervish to the board must now receive explicit approval from the Bank City representatives on the board before proceeding.
Commitment to Excellence and Fiscal Responsibility
“We currently have two open roster spots, and I have stressed that there are no limitations for us,” stated Ahmadi. “I have personally spoken with Mr. Dervish and [sporting director] Hashemian about the need to sign two world-level players out of respect for our fans.”
The club’s management is actively scouting available talents on the Transfermarkt platform and has already initiated negotiations with players possessing impressive professional records. While Ahmadi declined to reveal specific names at this time, he assured that the targets are high-caliber athletes with experience playing for major teams.
“We will, God willing, recruit two world-class players who have a history of playing for big teams,” he added. The ownership’s primary directive is to ensure that these acquisitions are both athletically stellar and financially sound, avoiding any situations that could lead to future disputes or financial losses for the club and its supporters.
A Collaborative Approval Process
The final say on these two specific signings will be a collaborative effort. The list of potential recruits has been presented to the bank, and the process requires sporting director Hashemian’s technical approval. Once CEO Dervish brings the finalized proposals to the board of directors, the explicit consent of the Bank City members on the board will be mandatory to proceed, ensuring that every signing meets the new, elevated standard set by the ownership.
This structured approach underscores a dual commitment: to bolster the team’s competitive edge with elite talent while implementing robust governance to safeguard the club’s financial and operational interests.