Halfback Alexandr Pashchenko signed for Naft Masjed, which ranks the last but one in the championship of Iran after 17 stages played. The 25-year-old player left Zimbru last yearend, IPN reports.

Alexandr’s brother Serghei Pashchenko played in Iran two seasons ago. Now he plays for Sheriff Tiraspol. Former goalkeeper of FC Tiraspol, Bulgarian player Georgi Georgiev was also signed by Naft Masjed.

Another ex-player of Zimbru, international player Alexandru Dedov is on trial at Irtysh Pavlodar of Kazakhstan. Zimbru resumed training on January 12, under the command of the new coach Veaceslav Rusnac.