After starting his professional career with Sedan in the French second division, Boli moved to Belgian side Mouscron-Peruwelz in 2013.

Boli changed countries again after two seasons, signing for Viitorul Constanta in Romania, where he helped to a national title, before being transferred to CFR Cluj.

Born in France in 1991, Boli represented Ivory Coast in under-20 level.

Esteghlal Khuzestan will be headed by Montenegrin coach Miodrag "Grof" Bozovic.