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Amir Abedzadeh joins SD Ponferradina

Iranian international goalkeeper Amir Abedzadeh (Tehran, Iran, 1993) joined the Spanish second division club s SD Ponferradina. The new Blue and White goalkeeper transferred from the Primeira Liga de Portugal club CS Marítimo, with whom he has been keeping goal. 

Abedzadeh began his professional career in Orange County SC in the United States. After that experience, in 2012 he joined Persepolis FC, one of the main clubs in his country. After two campaigns, he experienced a new stage in Iran in the ranks of Rah Ahan FC.

In 2016 he began a long cycle in Portuguese football, which he arrived at to join FC Barreirense. After a campaign in this club, CS Marítimo de Funchal opened the doors to him of the highest category in Portugal. His prominence was growing and in the last two seasons, he has played as a regular starter.

In addition to his club experience, he is also a full international with Iran and was part of his country’s squad for the 2018 World Cup.

Marítimo, Ali Alipour’s next destination.

As reported earlier, Persepolis is facing a major exodus of its star player out of the team and country. The Portuguese newspaper Record has said that  Marítimo is almost assured of recruiting the Brazilian right-back Cláudio Winck, who terminated his contract with Vasco da Gama and will sign for 3 seasons; and the Iranian striker Ali Alipour, ex-Persepolis, who has an agreement for 2 seasons and is waiting for his visa to travel to Portugal.

This news comes as Persepolis is struggling financially and is in a perilous situation with piles of court cases against it for non-payment. Mehdi Torabi has left the Team to Qatar while other players are awaiting contracts abroad.

Ali Alipour has been chased by Rio Ave as a replacement for his compatriot Mehdi Taremi who left to join FC Porto. This is the first time Marítimo was mentioned as a destination for Persepolis’ top scorer.