TEHRANTIMES - Kaveh Rezaei joined Esteghlal football team from Zob Ahan on a one-year contract on Sunday. The details of the deal have not been revealed.

The 24-year-old forward was reportedly on the verge of joining an Austrian football club but penned a contract with the Iranian popular football team.

Rezaei, who started his career at Foolad in the 2010-11 season, has also played in Saipa and Zob Ahan.

The international striker made his Iran debut against India during the 2018 World Cup Qualification campaign on 8 September 2015.

Rezaei had been also linked with a move to Esteghlal arch-rival Persepolis over the past few days.