Ezzatollahi was Iran’s captain in the 2013 U-17 World Cup in UAE. He joined Malavan in 2012 and made his debut for the Iranian team at age 15. Ezzatollahi will play for Atletico Madrid B in Spanish third league as well as Atletico Madrid U-19.
“I am very happy to be here and I want to be the Atletico Madrid’s first Iranian player. I also thank my coaches who helped me in the previous years,” Ezzatollahi told the Tasnim news agency. “I cannot play in Atletico Madrid Until October since I am not 18-year- old. I will miss some Atletico Madrid’s matches in the UEFA Champions League,” the Iranian midfielder added.
