Africa-Press – Lesotho. Serge Aurier has officially signed with Persepolis FC, marking a major shift in the Ivorian defender’s career. At 32, and free since his departure from Galatasaray, the former PSG and Tottenham right-back has inked a deal with the Iranian giants until June 2026.
This surprising move takes the seasoned international outside of Europe for the first time, into a league largely unfamiliar to global audiences.
Aurier joins Persepolis under the leadership of new head coach Vahid Hashemian, a national icon in Iranian football. With past stints at Lens, Toulouse, PSG, Tottenham, and Villarreal, Aurier brings a wealth of top-level experience to the Persian Gulf Pro League. As he begins this new chapter, the Ivorian star will aim to rejuvenate his career and leave a mark in one of Asia’s most passionate footballing nations.
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