Persepolis signs Iran U23 captain Salmani
Iranian midfielder Yasin Salmani, the skipper of the national under-23 team, joined Persian Gulf Pro League champion Persepolis as a free agent.
“I am so thrilled to be here,” the former Sepahan player told reporters after signing a two-year contract with the Tehran Reds, adding: “I will be looking to have one of the best seasons of my career and win titles here.”
Coming through the ranks at Sepahan, the 20-year-old midfielder made his senior debut for the Isfahan-based club in December 2019 and went on to score seven goals in 62 appearances across all competitions.
His move ends weeks of speculations surrounding his future, as the Iranian prodigy was also a summer target for the Reds archrival Esteghlal, while he had the intention of continuing his football overseas.
“I had negotiations with other clubs but I am at the right place. I want to stay here for as long as possible, though Persepolis could also be a Launchpad for me,” added the Iranian.
Salmani is the fourth summer signing for Persepolis, following Iranian international center-back Hossein Kan’anizadegan, midfielder Masoud Rigi, and striker Shahab Zahedi, who has joined on loan from Ukrainian club Zorya Luhansk.