Maxim Mitrofanov, Secretary General of the Russian Football Union (RFU), explained why midfielder Arsen Zakharyan was not included in Valery Karpin’s extended list for the national team’s training camp for September. His words convey “Match TV”.
“It’s a normal decision. We discussed this with Karpin. I think you are absolutely right. Zakharyan has moved to a new club, he needs time to adapt. In general, this is done in the interests and development of the player. We are interested in speaking and representing our country effectively in the international arena. During the adaptation period, the coaching staff decided not to call him, ”said Mitrofanov.
On August 9, Real Sociedad announced that Arsen Zakharyan was transferred from Dynamo Moscow. His contract with the team runs until June 2029. He made his debut for the team on 25 August in a match against Las Palmas, but failed to score with effective moves.
Zakharyan has been playing for the Russian national team since 2021. He made his debut against Croatia in the World Cup qualifiers.
Formerly Zaharyan spoke He made his debut for Real Sociedad.