Ararat-Armenia present new signings and head coach

An official presentation of the summer signings of Armenian vice-champions FC Ararat-Armenia took place at Dalma Garden Mall in Yerevan. Special attention was given to the club’s new head coach — Portuguese specialist Manuel Tulipa.

During the event, the club also unveiled its new match kits, designed by the technical partner Macron, an Italian brand.

Immediately after the presentation, a signing session was held, giving fans the opportunity to meet players, get autographs, and take photos together.

Ararat-Armenia’s summer signings:

• Paul Ayongo (forward, Ghana) — from Chaves (Portugal, second division)

• Araik Eloyan (forward, Armenia) — from BKMA (Armenia, Premier League)

• Alexandros Malis (defender, Greece) — from AEK (Greece, Super League)

• Arman Nersesyan (goalkeeper, Armenia) — from BKMA (Armenia, Premier League)

• Bruno Pinto (goalkeeper, Portugal) — from Felgueiras (Portugal, second division)

• Balanta (midfielder, Colombia) — from Torrense (Portugal, second division)

• João Lima (forward, Brazil) — from Santa Clara (Portugal, first division)

• Hugo Oliveira (defender, Portugal) — from Vizela (Portugal, second division)

• Welton (midfielder, Brazil) — from Paços de Ferreira (Portugal, second division)

The team is actively preparing for the new season and upcoming European matches.

On July 24, Ararat-Armenia will face Romanian side Universitatea Cluj in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.