The 32-year-old forward, who has played for Feyenoord and AZ, had contact with Excelsior before the World Cup. According to Jahanbakhsh, the transfer talks accelerated after the tournament in America. Excelsior announced Jahanbakhsh as their new signing on Monday, with the player joining the club on a free transfer. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Jahanbakhsh will contribute to the team, particularly the young players. He aims to push them to improve, drawing on his experience at Feyenoord where he worked closely with Noah and Lennart.
Jahanbakhsh Signs One-Season Contract with Excelsior
Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the Iranian captain who played at the World Cup, has signed a one-season contract with Excelsior. This was confirmed by the club's official website, citing a statement from Jahanbakhsh himself.
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