Football Regionalliga: 1860 Munich Signs Flexible Winger
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- TSV 1860 Munich has signed 21-year-old winger Mark Gevorgyan.
- Gevorgyan, who has Armenian roots, previously played for Hannover 96 II and can operate on both defensive and offensive flanks.
- He has signed a contract until the summer of 2028 and aims to prove himself in his new team, which begins its Regionalliga season on Saturday.
German football club TSV 1860 Munich has bolstered its squad with the acquisition of versatile winger Mark Gevorgyan. The 21-year-old, who possesses Armenian heritage, joins the Regionalliga side on a contract extending through the summer of 2028.
Gevorgyan arrives from Hannover 96 II, where he spent the last two seasons. He impressed the Munich club during a trial period, showcasing his ability to play on both the left and right sides of defense and attack. This flexibility is expected to be a valuable asset for the team.
"It is very nice to be closer to home again," Gevorgyan stated, expressing his enthusiasm for the move. "For me, it now means working hard and showing in every training session and every game that I want to help the Lions." The Munich team, managed by Alper Kayabunar, is set to commence its Regionalliga championship campaign this Saturday.
It is very nice to be closer to home again. For me, it now means working hard and showing in every training session and every game that I want to help the Lions.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.