TEHRANTIMES - Ali Daei has reached an initial agreement with Persepolis to take the hot seat next season.

Rah Ahan coach has negotiated with Persepolis officials and will more likely take charge of the Iranian favorite team within the next few days.

Mohammad Mayelikohan and Mansour Ebrahimzadeh were supposed to be Persepolis coach but the board of management has decided to appoint Daei as the coach.

Daei will return for a second stint as coach of Persepolis.

Rah Ahan finished in eighth place in the Iran Professional League under guidance of Daei last season.

Ali Daei, the former captain of the Iran football team and Persepolis, is the world's all-time leading scorer in international matches.