[96139] Turmoil at Persepolis: Osmar Loss leaves, Dragan Skočić is a leading candidate to replace him

Shock at the powerhouse club Persepolis

Drama surrounding the coaching position at the Iranian football club Persepolis: According to coordinated reports from several leading sports sources, coach Osmar Loss is expected to end his tenure at the club in the next 24 hours.

Details of the departure

According to ورزش سه, کانال هواداران پرسپولیس ایران, کانال فوتبال برتر ࡆ لیگ برتر 360 and اخبار ورزشی فوتبال لیگ برتر سه, Loss's departure from Persepolis "is absolute". The sources note that the coach has chosen a path of "parting on friendly terms" and that he does not intend to file a lawsuit against the club.

Who will replace Loss?

The consensus among most sports channels is that Dragan Skočić is the leading candidate to inherit the role. According to the reports, the agreements between the sides are already in advanced stages and Skočić is expected to be officially presented soon.

Additional angles

Conversely, جام جهانی 2026 | فوتبال 180 presents a more complex picture, noting that the reasons for the departure lie in "family issues and a request for a salary increase", with Bank Shahr (the club's financial backer) expressing firm opposition to the coach's financial demands. This channel emphasizes that while Skočić is considered the preferred option, he himself is "hesitant due to the situation in the country," and mentions other names such as Mehdi Mahdavikia and Ali Daei as alternative options, although their chances are low due to current circumstances.