TEHRAN, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Italian Massimo Carrera has been has been shortlisted as a candidate to replace Branko Ivankovic in Iran's Persepolis soccer team, Tehran Times daily reported on Sunday.
Carrera, 55, has been out of a job since being sacked by Russian soccer club Spartak Moscow in late 2018.
Carrera ended Spartak's 16-year wait for a Russian Premier League title by leading them to glory in 2016-17.
Former Italy goalkeeper Walter Zenga has been also linked with a move to Persepolis.
Persepolis are looking for a replacement for Ivankovic, who left the Iranian giants to lead Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia.
Ivankovic led Persepolis to the Iranian domestic treble last season. Under the guidance of the Croat, the Reds experienced their first ever AFC Champions league final as well.
The new season of Iran league will kick off on July 30.
