Tasnim - Iranian Persepolis football club is keen to extend Branko Ivankovic’s contract, official said.

“There is no option better than Branko for Persepolis. Undoubtedly, his contract will be extended," Hamid-Reza Garshasbi, member of Persepolis' board of directors.

Branko took charge of Persepolis in early April on an 18-month deal.

The 61-year-old Croat replaced Hamid Derakhshan in Iran’s popular team.

Persepolis is one of the favorite to win Iran Professional League (IPL) in the current season.