The iconic defender had been linked with a move to Qatari teams but he has reportedly accepted to pen a new contract.

Khlailzadeh played an important role in the 2020 AFC Champions League, helping the Iranian team to reach the final for the second time in three years.

Bashar Resan, Persepolis’ Iraqi midfielder, also wants to leave the team to join a Qatari football club.

Needing a win in their final group stage game to guarantee progression into the knockout rounds, Persepolis got off to a flying start against the Emirati side as Khalilzadeh set the team on its way.

Ehsan Pahlavan jinks his way past a couple of defenders before standing the ball up at the back post to allow the ever-dependable Khalilzadeh to nod home the first in a 4-0 win.

Khalilzadeh’s goal was chosen as the best goal with 51 percent of votes in a fan poll conducted by the AFC.

Esteghlal forward Cheick Diabate finished in second place with 37 percent of votes.