TEHRAN - Waleed Ali has reached an agreement with Esteghlal football team to join the Iranian team.

The 31-year-old midfielder will sign a contract with the Iranian team within a couple of days. 

Ferydoon Zandi also agreed to join Esteghlal on a one-year contract. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

“Esteghlal has the potential to win the Iran football championship and that’s why I want to join the team,” former Steel Azin midfielder said on Saturday.