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Arsen Zakharyan leaving Real Sociedad?
Erik Bretos, Real Sociedad's director of football, stated that the club must make the best decision about Arsen Zakharyan. Bretos added that the player has a three-year contract, feels that he wants to play, and that the club cannot ignore the situation. The president of Real Sociedad, Jokin Aperribay, said they will see what happens regarding Zakharyan and that they have no need for him to leave in the current market. The club is considering a transfer for the player this summer, either as a loan with a purchase option or a permanent transfer where Real Sociedad would keep a percentage of future profits. The club intends to find a new team for Zakharyan this summer, but they are managing public statements to avoid decreasing his transfer value.
Erik Bretos, Real Sociedad's director of football, stated that the club must make the best decision about Arsen Zakharyan. Bretos added that the player has a three-year contract, feels that he wants to play, and that the club cannot ignore the situation. The president of Real Sociedad, Jokin Aperribay, said they will see what happens regarding Zakharyan and that they have no need for him to leave in the current market. The club is considering a transfer for the player this summer, either as a loan with a purchase option or a permanent transfer where Real Sociedad would keep a percentage of future profits. The club intends to find a new team for Zakharyan this summer, but they are managing public statements to avoid decreasing his transfer value.
Arsen Zakharyan has not delivered the expected performance at Real Sociedad in the three years he has been at the club. Real Sociedad invested 12 million euros in Arsen Zakharyan. Erik Bretos stated that the club will make the best decision so that Arsen Zakharyan can play football and express himself as a player. Arsen Zakharyan has a contract with Real Sociedad until 2029.
Arsen Zakharyan has not delivered the expected performance at Real Sociedad in the three years he has been at the club. Real Sociedad invested 12 million euros in Arsen Zakharyan. Erik Bretos stated that the club will make the best decision so that Arsen Zakharyan can play football and express himself as a player. Arsen Zakharyan has a contract with Real Sociedad until 2029.
According to AS, a loan departure for Arsen Zakharyan is being considered so he can continue his professional development away from Guipúzcoa.
According to AS, a loan departure for Arsen Zakharyan is being considered so he can continue his professional development away from Guipúzcoa.
TASS reported that Alexander Ivlev, the chairman of the board of directors for Dynamo Moscow, was asked whether the club had considered loaning Arsen Zakharyan. Ivlev stated that Arsen Zakharyan is a valuable product of their club and that they are concerned for him, but he is not currently ready to discuss a return to Dynamo Moscow.
TASS reported that Alexander Ivlev, the chairman of the board of directors for Dynamo Moscow, was asked whether the club had considered loaning Arsen Zakharyan. Ivlev stated that Arsen Zakharyan is a valuable product of their club and that they are concerned for him, but he is not currently ready to discuss a return to Dynamo Moscow.
According to Marca, Arsen Zakharyan's departure from Real Sociedad appears clear this summer, despite his contract being valid until 2029. Zakharyan has participated in only one of the last nine matchdays and in seven of 26 games since the arrival of Pellegrino Matarazzo. It is considered very unlikely that Real Sociedad will give him a fourth season at the club.
According to Marca, Arsen Zakharyan's departure from Real Sociedad appears clear this summer, despite his contract being valid until 2029. Zakharyan has participated in only one of the last nine matchdays and in seven of 26 games since the arrival of Pellegrino Matarazzo. It is considered very unlikely that Real Sociedad will give him a fourth season at the club.
According to Valeriy Karpin, Arsen Zakharyan has an option to move to another league, with France being one example. Karpin also said that the decision should be Zakharyan's, and that he should consider his readiness to adapt to a new country, language, and football.
According to Valeriy Karpin, Arsen Zakharyan has an option to move to another league, with France being one example. Karpin also said that the decision should be Zakharyan's, and that he should consider his readiness to adapt to a new country, language, and football.
Mundo Deportivo provided an update on the future of Arsen Zakharyan at Real Sociedad, stating it would be unusual for him to continue at the club next season. Zakharyan has a contract until 2029. The report indicates that a transfer is difficult due to his current status, but a loan is considered a possibility. If a transfer does not happen, a loan would not be surprising.
Mundo Deportivo provided an update on the future of Arsen Zakharyan at Real Sociedad, stating it would be unusual for him to continue at the club next season. Zakharyan has a contract until 2029. The report indicates that a transfer is difficult due to his current status, but a loan is considered a possibility. If a transfer does not happen, a loan would not be surprising.
The Real Sociedad press service denied media reports that new head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo does not plan to use Arsen Zakharyan. Separately, Ivan Sergeyev said that Zakharyan would certainly help 'Dynamo', noting that he is a product of the club's academy.
The Real Sociedad press service denied media reports that new head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo does not plan to use Arsen Zakharyan. Separately, Ivan Sergeyev said that Zakharyan would certainly help 'Dynamo', noting that he is a product of the club's academy.
Igor Korneev said that head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo informed several players, including Arsen Zakharyan, that he does not intend to use them. Korneev stated that Zakharyan needs to return to Russia and that no European club will sign him. Korneev cited Zakharyan's lack of playing time and frequent injuries as reasons, saying no one will accept the risk.
Igor Korneev said that head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo informed several players, including Arsen Zakharyan, that he does not intend to use them. Korneev stated that Zakharyan needs to return to Russia and that no European club will sign him. Korneev cited Zakharyan's lack of playing time and frequent injuries as reasons, saying no one will accept the risk.
Pavel Pivovarov, general director of Dynamo Moscow, stated that the club did not consider the possible return of Real Sociedad midfielder Arsen Zakharyan. Championat correspondent Andrey Pankov reported that Pavel Pivovarov said the club had not considered anything regarding Zakharyan and that, as he has previously stated, their squad is complete. Previously, information in the press indicated that the Spanish club does not have plans for the midfielder and is prepared for him to leave in the winter transfer window.
Pavel Pivovarov, general director of Dynamo Moscow, stated that the club did not consider the possible return of Real Sociedad midfielder Arsen Zakharyan. Championat correspondent Andrey Pankov reported that Pavel Pivovarov said the club had not considered anything regarding Zakharyan and that, as he has previously stated, their squad is complete. Previously, information in the press indicated that the Spanish club does not have plans for the midfielder and is prepared for him to leave in the winter transfer window.
According to Marca, Arsen Zakharyan's future at his current club is uncertain. More than 10 million euros was paid for the player in 2023. After he barely played last season and has gone unnoticed this season, he is one of the players whom the club, together with Aperribay, Bretos, and Matarazzo, wants to recover. A potential departure has been suggested if the situation does not improve.
According to Marca, Arsen Zakharyan's future at his current club is uncertain. More than 10 million euros was paid for the player in 2023. After he barely played last season and has gone unnoticed this season, he is one of the players whom the club, together with Aperribay, Bretos, and Matarazzo, wants to recover. A potential departure has been suggested if the situation does not improve.
The Russian media outlet Sport Express reported that Olympique Lyonnais wants to acquire Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan on loan, with a purchase option.
The Russian media outlet Sport Express reported that Olympique Lyonnais wants to acquire Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan on loan, with a purchase option.
Andrey Arshavin stated that he would like to see Real Sociedad midfielder Arsen Zakharyan at Zenit Saint Petersburg. There were rumors about Zakharyan moving to Zenit. Arshavin said that when the player was about to leave, he could have been signed and that he would like him to end up at Zenit.
Andrey Arshavin stated that he would like to see Real Sociedad midfielder Arsen Zakharyan at Zenit Saint Petersburg. There were rumors about Zakharyan moving to Zenit. Arshavin said that when the player was about to leave, he could have been signed and that he would like him to end up at Zenit.
Jose Antonio Espina, chief editor of Diario AS in Andalusia, stated that Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan is not very important for the Spanish team and that he should return to Russia. According to Legalbet, which quoted his comments, Espina said that Zakharyan's problems with rare appearances on the field might be related to the fact that he left Russia for Spain too early. Espina suggested it could also be about adaptation, noting these are huge changes for a young person. He questioned whether Zakharyan should return to Russia now, adding that perhaps he should.
Jose Antonio Espina, chief editor of Diario AS in Andalusia, stated that Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan is not very important for the Spanish team and that he should return to Russia. According to Legalbet, which quoted his comments, Espina said that Zakharyan's problems with rare appearances on the field might be related to the fact that he left Russia for Spain too early. Espina suggested it could also be about adaptation, noting these are huge changes for a young person. He questioned whether Zakharyan should return to Russia now, adding that perhaps he should.
Konstantin Genich, a well-known Russian journalist and commentator, stated that Dynamo Moscow expressed interest in bringing back midfielder Arsen Zakharyan from Real Sociedad. Dynamo Moscow offered the Russian midfielder to join the team for the second part of the current season on loan. Despite being in a difficult situation and recovering from an injury, Zakharyan declined the offer to return to Dynamo Moscow.
Konstantin Genich, a well-known Russian journalist and commentator, stated that Dynamo Moscow expressed interest in bringing back midfielder Arsen Zakharyan from Real Sociedad. Dynamo Moscow offered the Russian midfielder to join the team for the second part of the current season on loan. Despite being in a difficult situation and recovering from an injury, Zakharyan declined the offer to return to Dynamo Moscow.
Dmitry Gafin, chairman of the board of directors of Dynamo Moscow, stated that the topic of Arsen Zakharyan returning to Dynamo Moscow on loan was fabricated and is not currently on the agenda. However, he mentioned that Dynamo Moscow would always welcome Arsen back if circumstances changed. Zakharyan transferred to Real Sociedad from Dynamo Moscow in the summer of 2023 and has a contract with the Spanish club until the summer of 2029.
Dmitry Gafin, chairman of the board of directors of Dynamo Moscow, stated that the topic of Arsen Zakharyan returning to Dynamo Moscow on loan was fabricated and is not currently on the agenda. However, he mentioned that Dynamo Moscow would always welcome Arsen back if circumstances changed. Zakharyan transferred to Real Sociedad from Dynamo Moscow in the summer of 2023 and has a contract with the Spanish club until the summer of 2029.
Marcel Licka, the head coach of Dynamo, commented on the situation of former Dynamo player Arsen Zakharyan at Real Sociedad. He mentioned that he is aware of Zakharyan's long-term injury in Spain and expressed openness to Zakharyan's return or loan to Dynamo. Licka stated, "I will never refuse a player like Arsen."
Marcel Licka, the head coach of Dynamo, commented on the situation of former Dynamo player Arsen Zakharyan at Real Sociedad. He mentioned that he is aware of Zakharyan's long-term injury in Spain and expressed openness to Zakharyan's return or loan to Dynamo. Licka stated, "I will never refuse a player like Arsen."
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