The Serbian coach, who was appointed as Iran coach in March 2014, was replaced by Argentine Raul Lozano in mid-November.

“I would like to send this message since I had two great years in Iran. I thank you Mr. Davarazani (head of Iran Volleyball Federation) since you always supported me in my time in Iran," Kovac said.

"It was a great pleasure to work with the Iranian talented players and making history with them. I wish you all the best," he added as published on the Iran Volleyball Federation’s official website.