Ernie Brandts named Iran's Rah Ahan FC coach

"The Dutch coach will arrive in the Iranian capital of Tehran next week to sign a one-year contract with Rah Ahan," said the club's Chief Executive Mohammad Hassan Ansarifard on Wednesday.

"Brandts came to Tehran earlier this week and agreed to coach the team after visiting the club's facilities," he added.

The 53-year-old coach is a former Dutch football defender, who played for PSV Eindhoven, Roda JC Kerkrade, MVV Maastricht and De Graafschap.

Rah Ahan FC finished 11th in the Iranian Premier League (IPL) last season is based in Tehran Province's Rey County.