The 30-year-old striker penned a one-year contract with the Iranian club on Sunday with the option of extending for a further year.

The details of Marcelino’s contract have not been revealed.

He started his playing career in São Paulo in 2008 and has played in Brazilian clubs Toledo, Paulista and Guarani.

Marcelino has also played in Japanese team Urawa Reds, Chinese club Hangzhou Greentown and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors from South Korea.