Official: Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi joins Rubin Kazan
The Persepolis youngster becomes the first Iranian to play in Russia's Premier League after agreeing to a deal believed to be worth €950,000
By Ben Somerford
The 23-year-old keeper, who becomes the first Iranian to play for a Russian club, joins from Persepolis for an undisclosed fee.
However, according to Persepolis chairman Mohammad Rouyanian the contract is worth €950,000.
Haghighi was said to be Rubin's radar in December and officially left Persepolis earlier in the week for Russia.
The current third-choice Iran national team keeper is billed as a major future prospect for Team Melli.
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