Iranian football club Foolad completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Lucas Candido Silva on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old defensive midfielder has joined Foolad on a two-year contract.

The Brazilian footballer started his playing career in Atletico Mineiro in 2013 and has also played in Brazilian clubs Vitoria and Ponte Preta.

Candido has most recently played in Emirati football club Al Dhafra.