Reza Ghoochannejhad (GUCCI) @ Charlton Athletics 2015/2016

[Nokhodi]

If his wife actually lives in the US as the article above states, then him going to MLS is very likely.

[Afat11]

his chances for success is far greater in Eredivisie and the move would make the most sense from purely footballing perspective..!! but he is very unlikely to get a lucrative enough offer there..!
b for selfish reasons would love to have a decent iranian talent in MLS to follow ..! this league is also pretty physical and a bit of hackers league and his stay in Championship proved as i predicted earlier he couldnt cope with such playing environment but the overall quality of the play is below that of Championship, so he may experience much more success than he did in CAFC..!
in order to come to MLS, i think his options would be limited..! he would be considered the Designated International signee for his would be team and likely be one of very few in that team earning a semi-decent wage, probably $300-little over half a mil range..!! the only MLS team who would waste Designated International spot for his services are probably the teams in cities with large iranian compatriots in them, like LA, Toronto or such...!! but those teams have already used up their DI slots with other, more established washed-up, ex EU football stars..!
anyways, its far too early to guess where he will end up...! for now there'll be plenty more Rumors and Bazar-garmies spread around in order to publicize his availability ...!! could be well into July before we hear some more substantiated and legitimate transfer rumors ..!

Is that for sure how it works? I think the designated player thing is only players you want to pay a lot like Beckham, Gerard, Pirlo, etc. I was fairly sure NY FC was trying to get Jahanbakhsh last summer, and they also already have 3 Designated Players that they can pay above the cap.

I'm fairly certain there can be any nationality in MLS if they are paid under the cap limit, but you can have up to 3 players paid over the cap limit (Designated Stars). I'm fairly sure LA Galazy has a good amount of Mexicans, Delagarza who plays for Guam, and a few other nationalities. There are some teams like Seattle Sounders that have players like Clint Dempsey as their Designated Star that they can pay a lot of money to.

When Beitashour was on Whitecaps, he was considered an Iranian player, but I remember there being a guy from Congo or another African country, and a few other players of non-American nationalities.

I'm just assuming, but I'm fairly sure the 3 player issue is players who are stars and are paid like stars ($1 million plus). Gucci or Jahanbakhsh would probably receive the higher end of the cap, but I doubt they are brought in as designated stars. They would be like Ashley Cole, the English Right Back, who plays for LA Galaxy.

LA Galaxy's Designated players are Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, and Nigel De Jong.

But, they also have Ashley Cole from England, Clement Diop from France, Nigel De Jong from Netherlands, Leonardo from Brazil, Delagarza from Guam, and a couple of more nationalities in the team.

So, I don't think it is 3 international players maximum, it is 3 star players that you can pay more than the cap. I do not honestly see Gucci getting paid more than guys like Ashley Cole or Nigel De Jong, so he could easily come to MLS.

[khodam]

MLS teams are allowed (I think) 2 franchise players with no cap. They could be of any nationality. For example Dempsey plays for Seattle Sounders - As a US player he is still considered a franchise player and not subject to a salary cap.

[Kiarash]

I would rather see Reza in the Eredivisie, but I won't begrudge him an MLS adventure. He will probably get paid much more than at a Dutch club, and he will see something of the world. He's nearing his 30's, and as long as he stays away from Persian Gulf Leagues and keeps scoring goals for Team Melli I'm fine with it.

[BacheLot]

Is that for sure how it works? I think the designated player thing is only players you want to pay a lot like Beckham, Gerard, Pirlo, etc. I was fairly sure NY FC was trying to get Jahanbakhsh last summer, and they also already have 3 Designated Players that they can pay above the cap.
I'm fairly certain there can be any nationality in MLS if they are paid under the cap limit, but you can have up to 3 players paid over the cap limit (Designated Stars). I'm fairly sure LA Galazy has a good amount of Mexicans, Delagarza who plays for Guam, and a few other nationalities. There are some teams like Seattle Sounders that have players like Clint Dempsey as their Designated Star that they can pay a lot of money to.
When Beitashour was on Whitecaps, he was considered an Iranian player, but I remember there being a guy from Congo or another African country, and a few other players of non-American nationalities.
I'm just assuming, but I'm fairly sure the 3 player issue is players who are stars and are paid like stars ($1 million plus). Gucci or Jahanbakhsh would probably receive the higher end of the cap, but I doubt they are brought in as designated stars. They would be like Ashley Cole, the English Right Back, who plays for LA Galaxy.
LA Galaxy's Designated players are Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, and Nigel De Jong.
But, they also have Ashley Cole from England, Clement Diop from France, Nigel De Jong from Netherlands, Leonardo from Brazil, Delagarza from Guam, and a couple of more nationalities in the team.
So, I don't think it is 3 international players maximum, it is 3 star players that you can pay more than the cap. I do not honestly see Gucci getting paid more than guys like Ashley Cole or Nigel De Jong, so he could easily come to MLS.

Tbh, I'm not so sure about exact rules & guidelines in regards to Designated Players & their pay structure. ..! But I suppose one could google it & it's likely to be a bit complicated ? & if I guess right Not all MLS clubs are subjected to these rules equally. ,.!
What I know or been told is that unlike most other leagues MLS owns & supposedly has sole control over Payroll of every team in the league & regulate the appropriation of all designated players to all teams . ..!? Or @ least it Used to be this way @ at the inception of the league...! Another thing is that like you mentioned, I have also noticed that teams from certain high profile cities (LA, NY, TFC,etc. )do get more DP & payroll allowances than other teams from smaller markets, like SKC ..!
Still the fact remains that Reza will surely be considered a DP player & hence his move to MLS will likely face more scrutiny from Salary & DP allowance perspective. .,!
Btw
I figured Esteeve was a local player & not subject to such ..!? Since he has always lived here & got drafted into this league or was he !?? Perhaps when he joined TM, his status changed to an international ..! ? In which case I'd assume he probably got a significant pay raise too as a result of Iran call up !??

[Iran_19]

If his wife actually lives in the US as the article above states, then him going to MLS is very likely.

MLS teams doesn't pay much(100 to 200k per year at best) unless you are tagged as their two or three 3 stars which they can pay you as much as they want Like Henry, Drogba, etc. Which won't be the case of Gucci.

[irani8perspolis]

Tasnim: Herenveen, Twente, Utrecht and NEC all want Reza

http://footballitarin.com/links.php?nst=2

[Kian Persepolis]

Tasnim: Herenveen, Twente, Utrecht and NEC all want Reza

http://footballitarin.com/links.php?nst=2

Hopefully this is true

[Ghermez Agha]

All are great options, personally because of how much love I have for NEC I would definitely like to see him there above the other ones although Utrecht would be cool too since they finished 5th and will enter Europa league qualification. Eredivise would be a perfect destination for him let's just hope he doesn't opt to go for $$$$ in Iran or Qatar

[teammelli91]

I'm afraid Reza will decline MLS due to jetlag affecting his chances with Team Melli.

I mean I know it's 50-50 when it comes to club and country. Professionalism and Patriotism.

But honestly, who wouldn't want to make the right decisions so that they would be able to play for Iran. Especially in this era. Such a special time to be a Team Melli player.

As much as I would love to go to RFK Stadium and watch him play, I'd rather him play in a league like Eredivisie (where he started his career) and stay in form for the national team.

[bijbij]

The strikers of NEC, Utrecht and Twente are all leaving so it seems realistic. It is his last chance to save his career imo.

[Kiarash]

He is the type of striker who can become successful in the Eredivisie, this will be his final chance to make something out of his club career. It's either this or dust (Qatar).

[sedee91]

Tasnim: Herenveen, Twente, Utrecht and NEC all want Reza
http://footballitarin.com/links.php?nst=2

It must be some kind of reunion that they're doing :P

Because apparently Agil Etemadi is also wanted by Herenveen as well.

[Z Joon]

Tasnim: Herenveen, Twente, Utrecht and NEC all want Reza

http://footballitarin.com/links.php?nst=2

Reza probably wants Al-Sadd, Al Gharafa, Al Arabi and Al Jish. That's the issue

[Ali.Karimi79]

NEC would be some awesome shit.