Tasnim - Iranian free-agent midfielder Soroush Rafiei reached an initial agreement with Al-Khor Sports Club of Qatar.

Rafiei joined Persepolis in January on a six-month contract and played 14 matches for the Iranian giant, scoring four goals.

The 27-year-old attacking midfielder will sign a contract with Al-Khor on Thursday, Qatari newspaper Al-Watan wrote.

According to the newspaper, Rafiei shone for Persepolis in the AFC Champions League.

Soroush Rafiei has made five appearances for the Iranian national football team.

Persepolis has signed a two-year contract with Paykan midfielder Siamak Nemati.

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