Alireza Jahanbakhsh returns to Rotterdam to join Excelsior

Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the 33-year-old Iranian international, has returned to Rotterdam to play for Excelsior. Despite having more financially lucrative offers elsewhere, the attacker chose to return to the city where he previously enjoyed significant success with Feyenoord.

During his tenure at Feyenoord between 2021 and 2024, Jahanbakhsh won the Eredivisie title, the KNVB Cup, and reached the Conference League final. He noted that his decision to join Excelsior was driven by his strong connection to Rotterdam, stating, “Rotterdam is just my home.”

Jahanbakhsh emphasized that he does not view his new role as merely a mentorship position for younger players. While he aims to share his experience, he remains focused on maintaining a high level of performance and securing a regular starting spot in the lineup.