Tasnim - Esteghlal's defensive midfielder Omid Ebrahimi has been linked with a move to Qatari football club Al Ahli.

The Iranian international midfielder, whose contracts expire at summer, has been a key player for Esteghlal in the Iranian Professional League.

The Qatari media reported he will replace his countryman Pejman Montazeri in Al Ahli.

Ebrahimi, who signed a two-year contract with Esteghlal in June 2014, has also played in Shahrdari Bandar Abbas and Sepahan.

Ebrahimi made his debut under management of Carlos Queiroz on 9 December 2012 in match against Saudi Arabia in 2012 WAFF. He was a member of Team Melli in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.