TEHRAN – Mehdi Rahmati has been appointed as the new head coach of Shams Azar football team for the 2024/25 season of Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

The former goalkeeper of the Iran national football team replaces Mohammadreza Mohajeri.

Currently, Shams Azar sit in 15th place in the 16-team table.

Rahmati is the third head coach of the team this season, following Maziar Zare and Mohajeri.

Shams Azar are scheduled to play against Esteghlal on Monday.