Zakharyan’s peripheral role persists at Real Sociedad as patience wears thin | OneFootball

Arsen Zakharyan has started his fourth season at Real Sociedad without a breakthrough. His status in the squad is unchanged.

According to AS, the Russian cost 12 million from Dinamo Moscow in 2023 and has scored only three goals across three years. Offers did not arrive this summer.

Sporting director Erik Bretos said at the end of last season that the club had not been able to draw out the potential they believe he has. He noted the player wants to play here, but added they could not ignore the situation and would take the best decision.

This Liga campaign he has played three minutes in five matches. Against Espanyol he showed frustration after not getting on, removing his bib angrily and heading for the dressing room before returning prior to the final whistle.

Head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo said recently that Zakharyan enjoyed a very positive pre-season. He spoke with him about his feelings, stressed the need to keep working hard and said he should better control his emotions.

After the window closed, Bretos underlined that Real are patient with young talents like Zakha, yet three years on it is time to deliver and patience has limits. Zakharyan will hope to see the pitch against Atlético Madrid at Anoeta on Sunday, with little room to convince unless he starts making the most of chances.

Source: AS

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