Rewritten Title:
Persepolis in Transition: Osimar’s Return Signals Major Coaching Staff Overhaul
Rewritten Article:
A New Era for the Reds
Persepolis Football Club is poised for a significant restructuring of its technical staff under the returning head coach, Osimar. This strategic shift is set to redefine the team’s support system ahead of the new season, with changes anticipated across the coaching lineup.
Core Stability Amidst Change
While adjustments are underway, the core of the technical team is expected to remain stable. Reports indicate that long-serving staff members Karim Bagheri and Mehrad Khanban are likely to retain their positions. Their deep institutional knowledge and prior successful collaboration with Osimar during his previous tenure provide crucial continuity for the club.
Osimar’s New Appointments
The Brazilian manager is planning to introduce three new specialists to his staff: a training coach, a fitness coach, and a goalkeeping coach. A familiar face, Rafael Gonzalez Toledo, is strongly tipped for the training coach role. Toledo, who previously worked with Osimar at Persepolis and at Buriram United in Thailand, also brings experience from a stint with Iran’s Sanat Naft Abadan.
For the goalkeeping position, the return of Jorginho Inicio is a possibility. Having previously worked under both Osimar and his successor Gabriel Garrido at Persepolis, Inicio’s potential reappointment would see him replace the current Spanish goalkeeper coach, Emilio Alvarez.
Logistical and Financial Implications
These planned changes present a complex logistical challenge for the club’s management. Beyond the primary task of formally concluding the contract with the previous head coach, Yahya Golmohammadi, implementing this new technical structure requires a careful process of negotiating contract terminations and new agreements. These necessary procedures are expected to contribute to the club’s operational expenditures for the upcoming season, underscoring the significant investment being made in Osimar’s vision for Persepolis.