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Antony Golec joins Iran's Persepolis

Xinhua, June 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

Iranian soccer club Persepolis has singed the Croatian-Australian defender Antony Golec, Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday.

The 26-year-old left back has joined Tehran-based Persepolis on two-year deal for an undisclosed fee, the report said.

"I am so glad to join Persepolis. I don' t feel homesick here and I feel I have been here for a long time. Persepolis fans are amazing and I have never had such an experience in my life," Golec was quoted as saying.

Golec was a member of the inaugural Sydney FC National Youth League squad in 2008-09.

On 25 October 2008, Golec made his debut for Sydney FC against Melbourne Victory.

He has also played for Adelaide United, Perth Glory and Sydney United.

Last season, Persepolis became runner-up in Iran Professional League. The Reds will represent Iran in the next season' s AFC Champions League. Endit