Team Melli Midfielder , Andranik ‘Ando’ Teymourian has finally been granted approval to leave the club by the chairman of Esteghlal.

After months of dispute between the player and the club, resulting from several issues such as the club holding the player’s wages, delay in payments, contract renewal differences, among other issues, both sides agreed to end their long standing association.

Teymourian was unsettled in Esteghlal and that has obviously affected his form in the league , which at best , was quite  modest compared to the usual Teymourian form.

The midfielder has not announced his next club although Zob Ahan has showed very strong willingness to attract the 31 years old midfielder.

Commenting on Teymourian departure from Esteghlal , head coach Amir Ghalenoei said that he was aware of the dispute between the club and the player   resulting from non-payment of wages. “However, even if a plyer is not paid, he must remain professional enough to conduct his job at 100% for the club and leave these financial issued aside!!!” Ghalenoei , then proceeded and watered down his claim by adding “Of course , the club has an obligation to pay the players.”  

One wonders how would Ghalenoei perform and work if his own salary is not paid for three months!