TEHRANTIMES - Naft Terhan head coach Alireza Mansourian was appointed as Iranian giant Esteghlal on Wednesday.

Mansourian replaced Parviz Mazloumi in Esteghlal football team on a one-year contract for an undisclosed fee.  

Mazloumi failed to win the Iranian league and finished in third place behind Esteghlasl Khuzestan and arch rival Persepolis.  

Under management of Mazloumi, Esteghlal lost to Zob Ahan 5-4 in penalty shootout in the Iran’s Hazfi Cup final.

Dragan Skocic , Javad Zarrincheh and Majid Namjoo Motlagh were also shortlisted for the post.

Mansourian narrowly missed the 2013-14 IPL title on the final day to finish third while he led Naft to fifth place in 2014-15 season.