PLDC – Iran and Esteghlal defensive midfielder Omid Ebrahimi joined Qatar’s Al Ahli on a one year contract for an undisclosed fee on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old midfielder represented Team Melli in Group B matches of the 2018 World Cup against Morocco, Spain and Portugal.
Ebrahimi did well in Russia, helping team Melli gains four points.
His absence could be seen as a major blow to Esteghlal who wants to bring an end to five-year title drought in Iran Professional League (IPL).
Esteghlal has reportedly negotiated with Ashkan Dejagah and Ali Karimi for midfielder post.