Dastgir's appointment marks a significant milestone in his coaching career, as he looks to use his experience to guide Almere City to promotion. The Afghan-born coach has a deep understanding of the club, having previously led Jong Almere City to the Tweede Divisie and experiencing the highs and lows of the team's development. "Voetbalvisie is een weerspiegeling van levensvisie," Dastgir said, highlighting the importance of his life philosophy in his coaching approach.
Dastgir's return to Almere City comes after a stint with the KNVB, where he coached the Under-18 team. He had been considering a move to the Under-19 team, but the opportunity to join Almere City proved too enticing. "Toen Almere kwam, was het voor mij duidelijk dat ik moest gaan," Dastgir admitted, revealing that he had felt the chance to work at Almere City would come.