Karlen Hovhannisyan unveiled by Akron and ready to make his debut

Ahead of the Russian Cup match against Moscow’s Lokomotiv, Akron officially unveiled the club’s new signing, Armenia international midfielder Karlen Hovhannisyan.

The 21-year-old has been given the No. 6 shirt at his new club. Hovhannisyan was also included in Akron’s squad for the match against Lokomotiv and could make his debut for the Tolyatti-based club in this game.

During his presentation, the Armenian midfielder addressed Akron supporters.

— Hello, Red-Blacks! I’m already here. See you on the pitch, — Hovhannisyan said.

During the match, Karlen gave an interview to a TV channel and said he was fully ready to come onto the pitch if the coaching staff gave him the opportunity.

— I’m ready to go onto the pitch at any moment if the coach asks me. My preferred roles are the No. 6 and No. 8 positions: defensive midfielder and box-to-box midfielder, — the player said.

Hovhannisyan also spoke positively about the performance of his new team.

— Akron are a good team. They are playing well today, — the midfielder added.

Akron officially announced Hovhannisyan’s transfer from Yerevan’s Pyunik on the morning of September 1. The player signed a five-year contract with the Russian club.