Iranian Midfielder On Trial?


By Mark Heys
July 6 2006

Bolton Wanderers are said to have handed a short trial to Iran's World Cup midfielder Andranik Teymourian who plays his club football for Abumoslem. The 23-year old played for Iran in their World Cup Group games against Angola, Portugal and Mexico earlier on this summer and is now beleived to be at the Reebok Stadium hoping to earn a contract.

A spokesperson for the players club told the Asian football federation that there had been much interest in the player, most notably coming from Germany and the Middle Eastern region.

"We received offers from several clubs in Qatar, Turkey, Bundesliga and Bolton, but we decided in favour of Bolton as they gave the highest offer. We also prefer to see him play with a European club."

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