Persistence Pays Off: Persepolis Unveils First Key Appointments in Coaching Overhaul
A Calculated Transition
In a significant development for one of Iran’s most prominent football clubs, Persepolis has initiated the first phase of its coaching transition. Following the official appointment of Osmar Vieira as the new head coach, the club’s management is meticulously restructuring the technical staff. The process reflects a strategic and deliberate approach to building a cohesive team for the upcoming challenges.
Patience Over Haste in Staff Decisions
While the contract with former manager Vahid Hashemian was formally concluded to facilitate Vieira’s arrival, the status of his assistant coaches remains in a state of deliberate suspension. Club officials have not yet moved to terminate the contracts of Hashemian’s backroom staff. Reports suggest this patience stems from a desire for stability, with the club’s leadership awaiting the outcome of the team’s crucial upcoming match.
Vieira’s Vision for His Technical Team
The new head coach, Osmar Vieira, has reportedly begun shaping his own technical committee. In a move that blends continuity with fresh input, Vieira has agreed to retain the services of Iranian coaches Karim Bagheri and Mehrad Khanban. From the previous foreign staff, only goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez is set to continue. Interestingly, while Pepe Losada previously served as Vieira’s assistant during his earlier tenure at Persepolis, indications are that the new manager intends to bring a dedicated fitness coach with him to Iran this time, signaling a focused approach to player conditioning.
This careful recalibration of the technical staff underscores Persepolis’s commitment to a structured and well-planned future under its new leadership.
