Iranian winger Sayyadmanesh to leave Westerlo as free agent
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh is set to embark on a new chapter in his career after the Iranian winger confirmed he is parting ways with Belgian top-flight side KVC Westerlo.
“Another chapter of my life has come to an end – a chapter I’ll always appreciate. Grateful for my 2.5 years at @kvcwesterlo,” wrote the 24-year-old on Instagram on Thursday.
Sayyadmanesh has also played for Turkish clubs Fenerbahçe and Istanbulspor, Ukraine’s Zorya Lugansk, and English second-tier outfit Hull City since being introduced to European club football at the start of the 2019/20 season.
Having joined midway through the 2021/22 campaign, Sayyadmanesh bagged 14 goals and 13 assists in 84 appearances across all competitions for Westerlo.
He found the net on seven occasions and provided teammates with five assists in 31 outings as Westerlo made it to the Jupiler Pro League Europe playoffs in the newly finished season, but ultimately missed out on a place in continental club competitions.
Westerlo was keen on a contract extension for the versatile winger, who is capable of playing on both flanks, but negotiations in recent months fell through.
Sayyadmanesh, who has one international goal in nine caps to his name, was hoping his impressive season would convince national team head coach Amir Qalenoei to pick him for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America, but he was ultimately overlooked for the provisional squad.