The Team Melli skipper, who has previously played at Greek teams Panionios and Olympiacos, joined AEK from Sepahan in 2021 and shone in the top-flight Greek Super League side.

The 33-year-old winger has also reportedly been linked with Iranian football clubs Esteghlal and Persepolis.

Milad Mohammadi is another Iranian player of AEK Athens.