On 24 August 2014, Haghighi signed a one-year loan contract with Primeira Liga side Penafiel. They won their first game on 20 September against Vitória with Haghighi keeping a clean sheet in their 2–0 win.
In August of 2014, Haghighi signed a one-year loan agreement with Portuguese club Penafiel.  They secured their first win on September 20th against Vitória, with Haghighi recording a clean sheet during the 2–0 victory.