Mehrdad Oladi returns to Malavan

PFDC – ANZALI, Free agent Mehrdad Oladi signed a two-year-deal with Malavan Anzali on Monday.

Malavan have been overtaken by by Iranian businessman Hossein Hedayat, who formerly was involved in Steel Azin FC, in summer and was able to attract players like Maziar Zare, Pejman Nouri and Hossein Badamaki.

The 27-year-old striker, who had been released by Persepolis in summer after a dismal stint there, had been close to switching to La Liga side Deportivo Xerez after a successful trial in 2009, but military service issues forced him to sign with Malavan for two seasons, where he scored 16 goals in 32 games.