Zorya announced the new acquisition on its official website without pointing to the fee of the contract, however, earlier reports indicate that Zorya has paid around $360,000 for the transfer.
The deal was signed after the 25-year-old striker successfully passed the medical tests.
Zahedi scored 8 goals for Olimpik Donetsk in 11 matches of this season, becoming a top scorer in the Ukrainian Premier League. Olimpik Donetsk coach Ihor Klymovskyi described Zahedi’s transfer as a ‘big loss’ for the team.
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh, another Iranian forward, also plays for Zorya.
The team stands fourth in the Ukrainian Premier League with 20 points from 12 matches.
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