Taremi Hails Importance of Iran Legend Daei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi feels the role that legendary former Iran striker Ali Daei played in his career was “fundamental.”
The 32-year-old spoke on the “Welcome Home” program on Inter’s social media account, via FCInterNews. He noted that it was Daei who recommended a move to Iranian giant Persepolis for him.
It was Daei who personally helped set up Taremi’s transfer to Persepolis from Iranjavan in 2014.
“For me, that moment was fundamental,” explained Taremi.
“It was perfect for me to be able to play for such an important club in Iran.”
Taremi noted that “Daei was one of the top scorers of all time in international football, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo. For us he’s a legend,” the new Inter striker said of Daei.
The Iranian international has undoubtedly completed the most high profile move of his career to date in joining the Nerazzurri.
Given that Taremi is now well into his thirties, it is a move that comes relatively late in the Iranian’s career.
But Taremi has been a player who has been making his marking for many years – even if it has not always come on the biggest European stages.