Esteghlal opens negotiations with Nekounam

TEHRAN,June 28(MNA) – Esteghlal football club has started negotiations with Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam. Esteghlal general manager Ali Fatollahzadeh had already said they are going to sign a contract with the Iranian football skipper. A source close to Esteghlal club said two parties have reached an agreement and the Blues are waiting for the Nekounam’s final decision. The 32-year-old midfielder joined Osasuna in 2006 and has played 144 times for the Spanish team and scored 24 goals. Nekounam was also a target for Turkey’s giants Besiktas last season.