PLDC - Tehran, By a contract signed between Mohammad Royaniyan, the CEO of Persepolis, and Mehdi Sheikhlouvand, the coach; Aziz Hajizadeh, the father of Amirhossein Hajizadeh, the Ardabily phenomenon of Iran football; the youngster joined Persepolis for 10 years.

After signing the contract, Royaniyan said, “Persepolis will pay a salary of about 10 million Rials a month to Amirhossein.” He also added that if Amirhossein joins the entry youth teams of Persepolis, his salary will increase.”

According to Royaniyan, if he is transferred to a third team (domestic or foreign),most of the share of his income will be allocated to his family.

The CEO of Persepolis added that, “In addition to the training of Hajizadeh by his coach, he will also learn a foreign language.”

By emphasizing the importance of values and principles for Persepolis, Royaniyan said, “This Club prefers that Amirhossein be educated in religious and formal educations up to the age of 14 and then we think of sending him abroad.”

Royaniyan also added, “The contract of this transfer is with Ali Daei and he will travel to Ardabil within two days from now to get it singed.”

Amirhossein Hajizadeh, who is known as the ‘Lionel Messi’ of Iran, became a news-figure through a short broadcast of his games and practices in the popular football show: Navad, at the end of September.