Denizli rejects Persepolis reports

MNA – TEHRAN, Mustafa Denizli has dismissed reports, which states that the 61-year-old Turk can replace Hamid Estili as Persepolis head coach.

On Tuesday, Mohammad Ruyanian was appointed as Persepolis  general manager, Now there are reports floating in the media that the Tehran-based club is planning to sign Denizli, who has already worked in the Iranian team.

The former Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas coach — a man to lead the giants to win Turkish Super League title — said on Friday he has no intentions of coaching now.

“At the moment, I cannot return to Persepolis since I am committed to my contracts in Turkey. I love all Iranian people and have so many good friends there but I have to stay in my country,” Denizli said.

Denizli parted company with Besiktas in the summer of 2010.

“In order to be healthy again, I must take some time away from difficult tasks, stress, and agitation,” he said at the time.

Persepolis lost to its archrival Esteghlal 2-0 last week in Tehran derby that left the Tehran based team lingering at the 15th position at the Iran football league table.