The 27-year-old international joined the Reds from Panionios in January and after the expected departure of Nigerian Brown Ideye, sdna.gr reported.

Ansarifard will most likely be the starting striker in manager Paulo Bento's plans, ahead of experienced Paraguayan Oscar Rene Cardozo Marin.

He started his playing career at Saipa in 2007 and joined Iranian popular team Persepolis after five years.

Ansarifard has made 54 appearances for Iran national football team and scored 14 times.