TEHRANTIMES - Iranian football club Gostaresh Foolad signed Fernando de Jesus Ribeiro from Esteghlal Khuzestan on Sunday.

The Brazilian 31-year-old shot stopper has joined Gostaresh on a one-year contract.

Fernando de Jesus Ribeiro played a pivotal role in the Esteghlal Khuzestan’s's surprise challenge for the Iran Professional League title.

He kept 17 clean sheets in the 2015–16 season, conceding 14 goals.

Gostaresh Foolad finished in ninth place in the table, 18 points adrift of IPL champion Esteghlal Khuzestan.