PLDC – AMSTERDAM, Theo de Jong, assistant coach of the national team of Cameroon, immediately leaves Cameroon. He becomes the coach of Iranian champion Esteghlal. Today, the dutch ex-national team player was supposed sign a contract in Tehran, for 1.5 years.
It is De Jong’s second adventure in Iran. First he was the assistant-coach of Arie Haan at Esteghlal’s rival, Persepolis.
The Dutchman follows Samad Marfavi, ex-NT player of iran and player of Esteghlal up, after bad results. The club stands second and is six points behind leaders Saipa.
persianfootball.com
