"Van" transitions to "Alashkert", Russian businessman Zingarevich becomes co-owner of Armenian club

The football club “Van” (Charentsavan), which competed in the Armenian Premier League, has effectively lost its core. The main squad and coaching staff are officially transferring to Yerevan-based “Alashkert”, which from the new season will become the platform for continuing the football project of Russian investor Anton Zingarevich.

Zingarevich has signed a co-ownership agreement of “Alashkert” with entrepreneur Bagrat Navoyan. Their goal is to build a strong and competitive club in Yerevan. As stated in the announcement, the project initiated last season in “Van” will now continue under this new structure.

Starting from June 20, the team will begin preparations for the new season under the “Alashkert” banner. Tigran Mkrtchyan has been appointed vice-president of the club.

As for the future of “Van” itself, it remains uncertain. The club has lost its coaches, players, and main investor. There is no official information on whether it will continue to participate in any division. The decision will likely depend on the position of the club’s leadership and the Football Federation of Armenia.

Previously, Anton Zingarevich owned Bulgaria’s “Botev” (Plovdiv), and earlier — England’s “Reading”, but after being banned from entering Bulgaria for 10 years, he withdrew from the club’s management. He is now fully focused on developing the project in Armenia.

Anton Zingarevich is the son of billionaire Boris Zingarevich, he lived in England for a long time and managed the clubs Reading and Everton.

Official “Alashkert” announcement:

A NEW CHAPTER
Anton Zingarevich and Bagrat Navoyan have signed an agreement under which they will become co-owners of FC “Alashkert”.
The parties are jointly embarking on a new path. The goal of the cooperation is to make FC “Alashkert” a strong and competitive club.
The project that began last season at “Van” will be continued at “Alashkert”.
The coaching staff and full squad of “Van” will now defend the colors of “Alashkert”.
Starting June 20, the team will begin preparations for the new season.
Tigran Mkrtchyan will assume the position of vice-president of “Alashkert”.