Hansa Rostock testing Hamburg's Sassan Gohari

IRNA - Newly promoted Bundesliga club Hansa Rostock is testing Iranian central defender Sassan Gohari whose amateur contract with Bundesliga club Hamburger SV has expired.

Speaking with IRNA on Thursday evening, the 21 year-old Gohari said he was "very optimistic" about signing with Rostock.

"I have played in two test matches with Hansa and now it is up to the coach to make a decision. Hansa is a very good address for every player. The team is very good and it's a dream of mine to finally play in the Bundesliga," said Gohari who scored a goal and had one assist in Rostock's 13-1 test match drubbing of a low-ranked amateur club.

He pointed out that he had also other offers from German second division clubs.

Gohari who had been named for Hamburg's professional lineup last fall when the club faced a shortage of defenders as a result of a series of injuries, would be the second Iranian player to play for Rostock after Amir Shapourzadeh.

Starting his football career as a junior footballer at Hertha Berlin, Gohari has yet to make his professional debut in the Bundesliga.

Asked about his prospects of joining the Iranian national football team, Gohari said it was "his dream to play for Team Melli" but said he has yet to receive an invitation.

He confirmed that he met with Iranian national football team coach Amir Ghalehnoei in Hamburg two weeks ago but did not discuss playing for the national squad.

Gohari expressed hope that he would be given a fair chance to eventually show his football qualities during a Team Melli training camp.