IRNA - Iranian international striker Vahid
Hashemian remains unsure about extending his contract with German Bundesliga
team Vfl Bochum, citing his growing discontent over his minor substitute
role this season, the bi-weekly Kicker sports magazine reported Thursday.
"I want to play more and I have to think about whether I can do so in Bochum
in the long-term," said the 26-year-old Hashemian,whose two-year contract
runs out this summer.
According to the report, contract negotiations between Bochum manager Heinz
Knuewe and Hashemian have already started.
The ex-Hamburg player, nicknamed 'helicopter' for his jumping abilities, is
expected to decide by the end of this month. Although Hashemian has so far
scored four goals in 19 games, he has been clearly overshadowed by Bochum's
top Danish striker Thomas hristiansen who is ranked second in the Bundesliga
scorer standings with 12 goals.
A sure bet for relegation, Bochum has so far surprised football experts this
season, ranking 8th in the Bundesliga standings with 26 points out of 19
matches.
