TASNIM - Naeim Saadavi was appointed as Foolad Khuzestan head coach on Wednesday.

The former Persepolis and Iran national team defender has signed a one-year deal with Ahvaz-based football team.

Saadavi has coached Sanat Naft FC and Shahin Bushehr in Iran's Azadegan League and also worked as assistant coach in Persepolis and Foolad.

The 46-year-old coach replaced Dragan Skocic, who terminated his contract with Foolad by mutual consent after surviving the team from relegation and finishing in 12th place in the 2015-16 season.