Harvey Sarajian chooses Armenia: FFA confirms Orlando City winger’s decision

Orlando City’s 21-year-old winger Harvey Sarajian has accepted an invitation to represent Armenia. The Football Federation of Armenia announced his decision on November 10.

Yura Movsisyan, the FFA’s ambassador in North America, was directly involved in the talks. The former Armenia striker met the player in Orlando to discuss the possibility of joining the national team.

According to Movsisyan, he has been following Sarajian’s performances for some time. After the winger’s recent productive displays, he contacted FFA President Armen Melikbekyan and Armenia head coach Yeghishe Melikyan, suggesting that they invite the player.

“They also studied Harvey’s game and agreed with my assessment, so I contacted Harvey. I spent Saturday and Sunday in Orlando and met with him. He agreed to play for our national team and was very happy about the opportunity,” Movsisyan said.

Sarajian has made 14 appearances for Orlando City’s first team this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist. He has also played 16 matches for the club’s second team, recording six goals and six assists.

Sarajian can operate on either wing. His decision to represent Armenia gives the national team’s coaching staff more options in those positions.

Movsisyan also noted that the player’s father and grandfather are Armenian and that his family welcomed the prospect of Harvey representing Armenia with great enthusiasm.

The FFA has yet to announce when Sarajian will join the squad or when he could make his debut.