Reza Ghoochannejhad leaves Charlton Athletic on loan

Charlton Athletic have granted Reza Ghoochannejhad permission to link up with Kuwait Sporting Club on a season-long loan basis.

The Iran international only arrived at The Valley from Belgian side Standard Liege back in January.

However, following his participation at this summer's World Cup, Ghoochannejhad told the Addicks of his desire to join the Kuwaiti club.

"It was Reza's decision to leave. He told us that, after the World Cup, he wanted to go to another country and that was Kuwait. If a player wants to leave then it makes it difficult because their mind is already weak from wanting a transfer," Charlton head coach Bob Peeters told the club's official website.

"That is why we made the decision to allow Reza to leave. Because Reza has left we may now look to see if we can bring in a replacement and see who is available, but at this moment we are working with the squad we have and I am happy with them."

Ghoochannejhad made 17 appearances for Charlton last term, during which time he scored one goal.