TABRIZ -- Goalie-turned-coach Nasser Hejazi signed a contract with Machine Sazi of Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province, said a club official on Monday.

Sirous Bairami, Machine Sazi goalkeeping coach, told IRNA the former national keeper Nasser Hejazi and the club's directorate reached an agreement on June 22.

Hejazi is to steer the Tabrizi team for one season, starting next Saturday.