According to the Cypriot site Shoot and Goal, Esteghlal is offering Ioannis Pittas an annual salary of nearly 1 million euros. The Iranian club has made an offer that would permit CSKA to cover all its expenses for Pittas and provide him with nearly double the salary increase.

CSKA's 29-year-old Cypriot striker Ioannis Pittas is reportedly the subject of interest from clubs in his homeland and other foreign teams. The Iranian club Esteghlal has presented an offer to the player, which includes a proposed annual salary approaching one million euros. This offer is considered a sign of the high regard Esteghlal's coach, Ricardo Sa Pinto, has for the player. Pittas joined CSKA Sofia in February 2025 and has a contract until June 2028. His current market value is €2.50m, according to Transfermarkt. The forward has scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists in 19 domestic league appearances this season and has 54 caps and 11 goals for Cyprus.