Iranian goalkeeper Barkhordari joins Torrelavega in Spanish handball league
Iranian men’s national handball team captain Saeid Barkhordari has joined Balonmano Torrelavega in the Spanish top flight, Liga ASOBAL, on a one-year contract.
The move brings an end to the goalkeeper’s four-year spell with Spanish club Ademar León.
“After four years at Ademar León, I decided it was time for a change. I received offers from other countries, including Hungary, Denmark, and France, and my performances in the European League opened doors. In the end, I decided to continue my career in Spain and join Torrelavega,” the 37-year-old Iranian told IRNA.
“Torrelavega is regarded as one of the powerhouses of Spanish handball. Apart from Barcelona, four teams constantly battle for second place, and Torrelavega is one of them,” Barkhordari said of his new team, which currently sits fifth in the league table with 39 points – level on points with fourth-place BM Granollers and two behind Ciudad de Logroño in second, in a tight race for the three places in next season’s European League.
Barkhordari has previously played for Spanish clubs Guadalajara and Santonia.