HAMED HAJIMEHDI is back with Stallion for the 2022 Philippines Football League, eight years since a short stint with the Laguna football club.
The Iranian midfielder has bounced around Philippine-based teams and last suited up for Mendiola FC 1991 before returning to Stallion.
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"New challenge, new atmosphere, new teammates," he said. "Mendiola is like my family for years already, but I just want change. That's why I left."
Hajimehdi, 33, is hoping to help Stallion Laguna reach the AFC Cup.
"When I saw the team, they had very good players, and very good coaches. They were very organized. I can help them also and we have to help each other to go to the AFC," he said.
It also helps that Hajimehdi has a good rapport with coach Ernie Nierras, saying, "He knows me 100-percent."
Though already seen as a veteran, he assured that his age won't be a problem in adapting to the hard-running and fitness-oriented Stallion crew.
"I have no problem with fitness. Everyday I train. Even in the offseason, I train," he said.
Stallion also welcomed back Ruben Doctora and added Jorrel Aristorenas, and fellow Mendiola transferees Michael Asong and Korean defender Kim Minsu. J. Castillo
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