<p>Bengaluru FC on Tuesday announced they have signed Iranian midfielder Iman Basafa for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League.</p>.<p>The 29-year-old has signed a contract that will run until the end of the 2021-22 season.</p>.<p>Basafa, who most recently represented Machine Sazi in the Persian Gulf Pro League, is Bengaluru FC's 10th signing of the summer.</p>.<p>"Iman is our man! The Blues have acquired the services of Iranian midfielder Iman Basafa on a deal that runs until the end of the 2021-22 season," the club tweeted.</p>.<p>Basafa has represented his national side at the U17, U20 and U23 levels but has never been capped by the senior team.</p>.<p>In a statement released by the club on Tuesday, Basafa said he was excited to contribute to the team's cause.</p>.<p>"I'm excited for what lies ahead, for myself and for our team, and I hope to be able to contribute. BFC is a champion team with a good mentality, and I am looking forward to meeting my new teammates and working hard for the season," Basafa said.</p>.<p>Basafa, who started his youth career at Shahrdari Bandar Abbas, had several spells with teams in Iran's top divisions, before making his professional debut with Shahrdari Arak in 2012.</p>.<p>He made his AFC Champions League bow with Esteghlal FC in 2014, and went on to play for Fajr Sepasi Shiraz, Malavan, Aluminium Arak and Pars Jonoubi Jam, racking up over a 100 appearances in the Azadegan League.</p>.<p>His stint with Bengaluru FC will be his first outside Iran.</p>.<p>Bengaluru FC coach Marco Pezzaiuoli feels Bafasa will add a lot of value to the club.</p>.<p>"Iman is a player who is comfortable in different positions in the midfield. He's someone who has a physical presence, is good with his head, and possesses traits of a leader.</p>.<p>He is also someone who likes to shoot from distance. With his experience and presence, he will strengthen the squad and we look forward to welcoming him soon," said Pezzaiuoli. </p>
<p>Bengaluru FC on Tuesday announced they have signed Iranian midfielder Iman Basafa for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League.</p>.<p>The 29-year-old has signed a contract that will run until the end of the 2021-22 season.</p>.<p>Basafa, who most recently represented Machine Sazi in the Persian Gulf Pro League, is Bengaluru FC's 10th signing of the summer.</p>.<p>"Iman is our man! The Blues have acquired the services of Iranian midfielder Iman Basafa on a deal that runs until the end of the 2021-22 season," the club tweeted.</p>.<p>Basafa has represented his national side at the U17, U20 and U23 levels but has never been capped by the senior team.</p>.<p>In a statement released by the club on Tuesday, Basafa said he was excited to contribute to the team's cause.</p>.<p>"I'm excited for what lies ahead, for myself and for our team, and I hope to be able to contribute. BFC is a champion team with a good mentality, and I am looking forward to meeting my new teammates and working hard for the season," Basafa said.</p>.<p>Basafa, who started his youth career at Shahrdari Bandar Abbas, had several spells with teams in Iran's top divisions, before making his professional debut with Shahrdari Arak in 2012.</p>.<p>He made his AFC Champions League bow with Esteghlal FC in 2014, and went on to play for Fajr Sepasi Shiraz, Malavan, Aluminium Arak and Pars Jonoubi Jam, racking up over a 100 appearances in the Azadegan League.</p>.<p>His stint with Bengaluru FC will be his first outside Iran.</p>.<p>Bengaluru FC coach Marco Pezzaiuoli feels Bafasa will add a lot of value to the club.</p>.<p>"Iman is a player who is comfortable in different positions in the midfield. He's someone who has a physical presence, is good with his head, and possesses traits of a leader.</p>.<p>He is also someone who likes to shoot from distance. With his experience and presence, he will strengthen the squad and we look forward to welcoming him soon," said Pezzaiuoli. </p>