Arie Haan signs with Perspolis

PFDC - Tehran, Arie Haan arrived in Tehran Tuesday morning and signed a contract with Perspolis Tehran after his meeting with Perspolis boss, Hassan Ansarifard. The term of the contract is said to be for 18 month but the amount is kept confidential.

Arie Haan's responsibilities will include supervising the youth development through Perspolis youth teams. Teo De Jong, Haan's assistant with China's national team, will be his assistant in accomplishing his tasks with Perspolis.

In a press conference today, Haan said he is aware of Perspolis popularity and is very happy to have the opportunity to lead this team returning to it's glorious days once again. "I am confident that the management will provide the necessary means to accomplish our goals here", he added.

He compared the style of Iranian football to that of Dutch style as an ambitious and attacking type of football, and promised to emphasize on such style. "Iran has high potential in football and your players in Europe are a good witness to such fact. I am going to take advantage of this potential to raise Perspolis to higher ground", said the Dutch man. He predicted Iran to advance to second round in upcoming world cup with this level of talent and potential.

Arie Haan will return to Holland tonight and will return on mid February to take over the head coaching job.