Iran stars chasing A-League contracts

tribalfootball.com - MELBOURNE, Three of Iran's top players are keen to play in the A-League this season.

Former Cologne and San Jose Earthquakes star Khodadad Azizi headlines the trio as he seeks a move from Rah Ahan FC this year.

Iran international defenders Saeid Lotfi and Yaya Golmohammadi are also interested in moving to Australia to continue their careers.

A source close to the players told tribalfootball.com: "With Australia now part of the Asian Confederation, Iran's top players do see the A-League as a competition to continue their careers in.

"The three players that have put their hands up are not seeking huge money and would fit easily into a club's salary cap.

"Ideally, they'd like Sydney because of the big Iranian community in the city, but there's a great opportunity for Australian clubs to show they're serious about moving into Asia by snapping up these players."