TEHRANTIMES - Persepolis announced the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Nilson Correa Junior, known simply as Nilson.

The 36-year-old player joined Persepolis on a one-year contract for an undisclosed sum.

Persepolis has previously signed keepers Shahab Gordan and Amir Abedzadeh.

Nilson is the second Brazilian Persepolis has signed, after Roberto Souza.

Most of his professional career has been spent with Vitoria de Guimaraes in Portugal, for which he appeared in nearly 250 official games over the course of seven seasons, six spent in the top division.