He remained in Arminia for one more season, though his time in Germany ended sourly when he bought out his contract and returned to Persepolis again, though Persepolis loaned him to Al-Nasr in the United Arab Emirates.At that time English clubs were interested in Bagheri and Charlton Athletic of the Premiership quickly signed him for an initial fee of £400,000. His father’s death, international call-ups and injuries restricted him from making appearances in his first year. Alan Curbishley his manager on Bagheri:”We took him as cover for Kinsella”, Curbishley said. “Bagheri is a holding midfielder with great physique and an eye for goal. His goal-scoring record is unbelievable. He’s got almost a goal every other game in 70 internationals which is an amazing feat for a midfield player.