Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has officially parted ways with Iranian topflight side Esteghlal FC, with immediate effect, due to unresolved issues regarding unpaid salaries owed to him and his technical team.
Mosimane’s representatives MT Sports Marketing & Management confirmed the news on Wednesday, citing the club’s unwillingness to pay outstanding salaries as reason.
“Despite numerous opportunities provided by MT Sports Marketing & Management, Coach Pitso’s management team, to resolve the matter—starting with initial discussions with the former CEO of the club last year, followed by a formal default notice delivered on 1 January 2025—Esteghlal FC failed to address the issue,” MT Sports said via a statement.
“In good faith, Coach Pitso and the Technical Team extended a 15-day deadline as per the FIFA rules, to allow the new CEO and Board time to familiarize themselves with the situation and remedy the outstanding payments. However, the club did not resolve within the deadlines they set for themselves. Coach Pitso Mosimane and his technical team are still owed more than two months’ salaries.
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“Moving forward, the appropriate processes will be followed to resolve this matter.
“Coach Pitso remains committed to the values of football excellence and looks forward to pursuing new opportunities to continue contributing to the game.”
