The club has a policy to only sign players from the province of Khuzestan, to promote the growth of local talent.

[4] Foolad Novin started the next season in the Azadegan League poorly and were relegated back to the 2nd Division.

With good planning from the technical staff and the policy of signing talent of Foolad the team performed well and finished first.

The club sold their rights in the Persian Gulf Pro League to Esteghlal Ahvaz, because two teams from the same club can not play in the same league, Foolad was already in the top flight so Foolad Novin assumed Esteghlal's position in the 2nd Division.

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