Arshak Koryan Joins Lokomotiv

Striker Arshak Koryan has signed a contract with Lokomotiv. He will wear #13 shirt.

Arshak is a native of the Lokomotiv Academy.

- We are happy to have signed with a young and talented striker, - says Ilya Gerkus. - We hope to see Arshak scoring goals, developing and helping us win. Welcome home! But I want to stress not the fact he's our home-grown talent, but that he's got future.

- I was a little nervous when signing the contract, - says Arshak Koryan. - I spent more than ten years here. Coming back to the home club is a big step for me. There's a big rivalry here and it's always useful. I feel I'm ready to help the team.

ARSHAK KORYAN, STRIKER

Born on June 17, 1995, in Sochi. In 2005 moved to Moscow. A graduate of the Lokomotiv Academy.

In spring 2013 made his debut in the youth championship against Spartak. In winter 2014 went to a training camp with the main squad. In season 2014/15 became the team's best scorer with 13 goals in 14 games. Made 54 appearances at the youth squad, scoring 30 goals.

In February 2015 joined Vitesse (The Netherlands) and played three games at the main squad. At the second team, scored 17 goals in 40 appearances.

Won 2016/17 KNVB Cup and 2013 Valentin Granatkin Memorial.