TEHRANTIMES - Esteghlal football team completed the signing Arash Afshin from Malavan on Monday.

The 27-year-old striker has joined the Blues on a one-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Afshin started his senior career at Foolad in 2009. He joined Sepahan after four years but returned to Foolad after one-year.

Afshin joined Malavan on loan in 2014 to fulfill his military service commitment.

He was a member of Iran U-23 in 2010 Asian Games.

On 2 January 2011, Afshin was called up to the Iran for the team's friendly match against Angola and made his debut.

He was also one of Team Melli’s players in 2011 AFC Asian Cup.