Former France international and Man Utd target, 34, trying to revive career in IRAN after sexual assault conviction
FORMER France international Wissam Ben Yedder is trying to revive his career in Iran following his sexual assault conviction.
The former 34, went on trial at a court in Nice in October for an alleged attack which took place the previous month.
The victim claimed Ben Yedder had groped her and performed a sex act in front of her in his car.
Ben Yedder has been without a club since his contract with Monaco expired in 2024.
He has since undergone alcohol detox and therapy and has now found a new club – Sepahan SC.
The Iranian club announced the Frenchman has put pen to paper, with L’Equipe claiming he has been tied down on a deal until the end of the season, with the option of an extra year.
He has passed a medical and is now awaiting international clearance before being allowed to play.
Sepahan SC are second in the Persian Gulf Pro League – Iran‘s top tier.
Ben Yedder has been under legal supervision since the alleged sexual assault incident.
He received a suspended two-year sentence following his conviction.
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The 19-cap star was ordered to pay compensation of £4,100 ($5,300) to the victim and had to follow a treatment course.
The court also ordered the suspension of Ben Yedder’s driving licence for six months.
In a separate legal case last year, Ben Yedder was charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault over another alleged incident in the south of France.
The case is Ben Yedder’s FOURTH brush with the law in recent years.
His ex-wife accused him of psychological violence and he received a fine and suspended prison sentence for tax offences last year.
Ben Yedder signed for Monaco in 2019 from Sevilla, costing the Ligue Un club £34million.
He was once linked to Manchester United as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo when the striker left for a second time in 2022.