Another important transfer news has become the focus of discussions around Iran's famous club "Persepolis". The club's manager, Mostafa Lashgari, announced that they had to abandon the possible signing of Uzbek midfielder Otabek Shukurov, reports parsfootball.com.
According to Mostafa Lashgari, Shukurov was initially considered one of the team's main transfer targets. However, the player's injury and a surgery scheduled to take place in France became a serious obstacle in this process. "Shukurov was in our initial transfer list, but due to his health issues, he was excluded from the list of candidates. At the moment, we are negotiating with new candidates for the positions of central defender and right back," said the club manager.
Earlier, Persepolis head coach Vahid Hashemian had personally expressed his desire to see Otabek Shukurov in the team. This situation attracted a lot of interest among Iranian fans, and various rumors circulated around Shukurov's transfer.
The club's latest decision has become an important turning point not only for the Uzbek footballer but also for the team's transfer policy. Now, Persepolis' focus is mainly on strengthening the defensive line. Experts note that the deal falling through due to the injury may become a big challenge for Shukurov's future career as well.
Football fans are closely following this news with interest. How Otabek Shukurov's recovery process will proceed and at which club he will play in the future remain unclear for now. Additionally, everyone is curious about what changes will happen in the attacking and defensive lines of Persepolis. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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