Taremi's agent denies striker plans to quit for Iran amid conflict

Federico Pastorello, the agent of former Inter and Porto striker Mehdi Taremi, has dismissed claims that the Olympiakos forward plans to return to Iran to join the army amid the conflict involving Israel and the United States. The reports, which surfaced in Turkish and Greek media on Monday, suggested the move followed the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Pastorello took to Instagram to reject the narrative. He wrote: "In the last hours, statements attributed to Mehdi Taremi have been circulating that do not reflect the reality of the situation. The player is completely focused on his work, in Athens, and on his professional path, with commitment and determination.

In a delicate period like this, it is important to avoid interpretations out of context or inaccurate reconstructions. We rely on everyone's sense of responsibility and respect." The clarification arrives as Olympiakos contest a tight Super League title race.

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