Iranian-Dutch goalkeeper Etemadi joins Sanat Naft
Tehran Times – ABADAN, Newly-promoted football club Sanat Naft Abadan has announced the signing of Iranian-Dutch keeper Agil Etemadi on a one-year contract on Thursday.
Etemadi, who is going to experience his second spell at the Iran Professional League, has previously played for Tractor Sazi in 2012-13 season.
“I’m happy to be here in Iran since I had great memories of playing for Tractor Sazi but this time I’m going to make a surprise with Sanat Naft. I’ll do my best for the team to make passionate Abadan fans happy,” Etemadi said.
Etemadi, who has been invited to Netherlands national under-21 football team before, has stated that he wishes to play for Iran national football team.
The 29-year old had a fantastic season with Almere City and managed to save 10 penalties and 8 clean sheets in 42 games.
Etemadi has previously played for Heerenveen, Emmen, Veendam, Groningen and Almere City in Netherlands.