Persepolis Dutch manager Haan arrives in Tehran

IRNA - The newly appointed Dutch trainer of Persepolis, Arie Haan, arrived here Thursday.

The veteran manager was warmly welcomed by Persepolis officials in Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA), 40 km south of the capital.

Haan headed for Laleh Hotel in central Tehran to hold a short talk with players before fielding his new side against the visitor Barq in the 23rd week of the fifth Iran Pro League in Azadi Stadium later in the day.

Popular team Persepolis has had a lackluster performance in the league, standing ninth on 28 points.