On July 31, Serge Aurier chose to take up an unprecedented challenge by joining Persepolis FC, a legendary club and one of the most titled Iran. The former defender of PSG and Tottenham was committed until June 2026, thus becoming one of the most significant recruits in the championship, which had recently attracted names like Clarence Seedorf, Wissam Ben Yedder or Gaël Kakuta. But hardly arrived, the Ivorian sees his adventure already compromised.
In question: a diagnosis of hepatitis B, revealed after only a few training sessions and even before its first official appearance. Absent during his team's draw against Fajr-Sepasi Shiraz, Aurier must observe an estimated unavailability between three and six months. This viral infection of the liver, very contagious, forced the health authorities to act quickly.
The situation first gave rise to a floating. Local media Varzesh3 revealed the case before the club tries to deny, saying that the player concerned did not need to be sidelined. But the Iranian football federation decided in an official press release. “Under a temporary ordinance issued by the disciplinary committee of the football federation, Mr. Serge Aurier is prohibited from any football activity, including attending the club's training, until further notice”can we read.
What about his contract?
The 32 -year right side is therefore confined and medically followed. A first test will take place in three months to assess its viral load and determine the possibility of a return. If the results are not conclusive, its unavailability could extend by three additional months. A crucial period which already undermines its Iranian adventure.
Finally, still according to Varzesh3Persepolis FC has even planned to break its contract. If the management has finally decided to delay, aware of the image and the symbolic weight of Aurier's arrival for the local league, the future of the player in the club jersey remains more than uncertain.
