Harambee Stars forward Masoud Juma is set to end his stay with his Iranian outfit, Esteghlal, at least according to Iranian media.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Kenya international joined the Iranian club in November 2024 on a six-month contract that expires on Monday, 30 June, with the club having an option to extend it for another year.Police assault at Dandora Stadium leaves Nation journalist admitted in hospitalThe 29-year-old had been clubless for about five months before moving to Iran after ending his one-year stay with his previous club, Al-Jabalain, in July 2024.The former Kariobangi Sharks man has had a difficult stay at Esteghlal, grappling with injuries and match fitness that have seen him make only 12 appearances.##NAJAVA_MECA_8892976##According to Sports Three, the club is highly unlikely to activate the one-year extension option on his current stay, terming it as “close to zero per cent” due to his “not so bright appearance history.”A cryptic Instagram post by the former Shabana FC attacker seemed to have suggested his confirmation of the exit.Gor Mahia cautions against free entry after collecting meagre revenue from ticket sales“It was just five months and we move on,” posted Juma.According to Sports Three, the signing of the 2017 FKF Premier League top scorer faced criticism from the Iranian fans due to his injury record during his time at Saudi second-tier side Al-Jabalain.##NAJAVA_MECA_8892979##The former Bandari FC man has scored only one goal for Esteghlal – an opener in their 1-1 draw against Sepahan in a league match played on Saturday, 1 February.After missing three previous matches, Juma came on as a substitute in the 85th minute of Esteghlal’s last league match – a 2-2 home draw with Havadar SC.Harambee Stars striker on target in Norway as Ligi Ndogo product inspires AIK to big win in SwedenThe 2021/22 Iranian league champions will lock horns with Aluminium Arak in their next league match set for Thursday, 1 May 2025.Esteghlal have themselves had a difficult season that has seen them have seven managers so far in the season and are 11th on the league standings with 30 points, less than half of the 61 points by league leaders Tractor.##NAJAVA_MECA_8889867##Juma’s next club is not yet known, but based on his record of being in his ninth club since he left the local league in 2018, he is in familiar territory.
