TEHRAN – Germany’s Michael Henke joined Esteghlal football team on Saturday as an assistant coach on a two-year contract. 

Henke, who has already worked as an assistant coach in Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Koln joined Esteghlal for an undisclosed fee.  

“It’s the first time I want to work outside Germany. I am going to share my experience with Iran football and help the players develop (their abilities),” Henke said during a news conference in Esteghlal club on Saturday.