Ivankovic left Iran for Croatia after winning Iran’s Hazfi Cup last week, saying he would return to Iran after receiving his payment.
Iran’s top-flight football league champions, Persepolis, announced on Tuesday that they have completely settled Ivankovic’s debts and have also paid a part of his contract for the next season.
“Ivankovic will remain as Persepolis coach for one more year,” Arab said.
Under the guidance of the ex-Iran coach, Persepolis won three successive Iran Professional League titles.
Persepolis also won Hazfi Cup and two Super Cups.
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