The three-time BPL champions Bashundhara Kings signed Iranian national defender Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh Darabi for the next 2022-23 season.

Reza joined Kings in the Asian quota replacing compatriot Khaled Shafiei.

In his reaction, Reza said, “I’m very happy to come here. I want to make Bashundhara champions. I know about the Bashundhara Kings. I’m happy to sign with them.”  

Reza played for prominent Iranian clubs including Persepolis FC, Foolad Khuzestan FC, Zob Ahan Esfahan FC, Shahr Khodro FC, Tractor SC and Qatari club Al Ahli SC in his club career.

Meanwhile, Bashundhara Kings also disclosed two more signings of Uzbek midfielder of Saif Sporting Club Asror Gafurov and Brazilian forward of Dhaka Abahani Ltd Dorielton Gomes Nascimento on the same day. The Daily Sun earlier wrote about Gafurov’s joining the Kings in August. 

The club also extended a contract with Brazilian youngster Miguel Figueira Damasceno for the next year. Miguel joined the Kings on a five-month deal last April.

The signing was held in the Bashundhara Residential Area in the capital on Saturday.

Bashundhara Kings President Imrul Hassan was present on the occasion.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul