12.06.2025 19:00
The head coach of Persepolis, a team in the Iranian League, İsmail Kartal, wants to include Heliton, who plays for Göztepe, in his squad.
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Turkish coach İsmail Kartal's team in the Iranian League, Persepolis, has turned its attention to the Izmir representative Göztepe during the transfer period.
ISMAIL KARTAL WANTS HELITON
It has been learned that Brazilian defender Heliton, who has been the backbone of the defense at Göztepe for 1.5 years, is wanted by Persepolis, one of the teams coached by İsmail Kartal in the Iranian League. It is claimed that Persepolis has knocked on the door of the yellow-reds for the transfer fee. The 29-year-old defender, who was transferred from the Bulgarian team CSKA 1948 Sofia during the mid-season of the 2023-2024 season, remained in the team with the exercise of his option in May.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Last season, Heliton played in 34 matches in the Super League, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists, while the defender has one more year left on his contract with Göztepe.
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