The 40-year-old coach has penned a one-year deal with the Iranian side.
Valim worked as assistant coach of Osmar Loss Thailand’s Buriram last year, where the team won the title.
He started his coaching career in Santos U-20 in 2018 and has also worked in Santos B, Khor Fakkan, and São Bernardo.
Persepolis, headed by Osmar Loss, is scheduled to meet Shams Azar on Friday in the Iran football league.