He said the team was committed to providing a “supportive environment for them whilst they navigate the next stages” but the club would not be commenting further.
After the team declined to sing the national anthem at the Women’s Cup on 2 March, the players were moved to Brisbane, about an hour’s drive north from the Gold Coast where they had been staying with their teammates before giving minders the slip and going into the protection of Australian Federal Police.
Human rights activists have said the women who left may have been pressured to reverse their decisions through threats against their families.
After the news of the first five players being granted visas broke, the Brisbane club released a statement last Tuesday, saying they wanted to welcome the Iranian footballers.
They had been watching the story of the Iran women’s team “with immense admiration”, the club said.
“These are elite footballers – passionate, talented women who love the game just as deeply as we do.
“Brisbane is home to one of the country’s most passionate football communities, and the Roar family has a big heart.
“We’d be honoured to open our doors and offer you a place to train, play, and belong and will begin to explore how to make this happen. No politics. No conditions. Just football, community, and a warm welcome. Queensland is your home now.”
The drama around the Iranian team unfolded against the background of the war back in their home country which erupted on 28 February when Israel and the US launched joint air strikes.