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Persepolis closing on contract with ex-Newcastle fullback Lewis
Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis is nearing a deal to sign former Newcastle United fullback Jamal Lewis as a free agent.
The 27-year-old Northern Ireland international is in Dubai to undergo medical tests ahead of joining the Iranian top-flight heavyweight, Var-zesh3 reported on Sunday.
Lewis joined Newcastle from Norwich City in September 2020, though his contribution in The Magpies shirt was limited to 36 appearances across all competitions.
He left Newcastle to join English second-tier club Watford on loan for the start of 2023/24 season, before a second loan spell saw him make six appearances for Brazilian Série A outfit São Paulo last year.
Persepolis is fourth in the Iranian top-flight table with six points form four games.