Welcoming Nekounam "back home" in an Instagram message on Tuesday, Esteghlal wished him success, according to Wednesday report by IRNA.
"In your debut season, Esteghlal won a cup," the club wrote, hoping that he would once again lift a cup this time as the head coach of the Blue Boys of Asia.
Nekounam joined Esteghlal as a midfielder in the 2012–13 Persian Gulf Pro League season, which ended with Esteghlal winning their third pro league title with 67 points.
Esteghlal finished third in the 2022-2023 edition of Iran's league with 62 points behind Sepahan with 65 and Persepolis with 66 points.
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