Artak Dashyan Leaves 'Pyunik'

The midfielder of 'Pyunik', Artak Dashyan, is parting ways with the club after spending 2.5 years there. The contract between the parties has come to an end, reports the club's website.

Dashyan moved to the Yerevan team in the winter of 2022. In his very first season with 'Pyunik', he became the champion of Armenia and was called up to the national team for the first time in 8 years, becoming a key player for the national squad ever since. Notably, Dashyan scored a goal against the Turkish national team in an away match.

During that year's European competition, Dashyan gradually regained his best form, helping the team achieve important victories. It was under Artak's name that the first goal in the group stage of European competitions was registered in the history of 'Pyunik'. He scored against 'Basel' in an away match, and fans will also remember the midfielder's goal from the center of the field against the Swedish team 'Kalmar'. The 34-year-old player also etched his name in our history by scoring a pivotal goal for 'Pyunik' in the decisive match against 'Shirak', after which the club became the 16-time champion of Armenia. Dashyan was also the captain of the team in the 2023/24 season.

Overall, Dashyan played 98 matches for 'Pyunik', netting 15 goals and providing 4 assists.