Artur Petrosyan, who has trained the team since autumn of 2016, submitted today his letter of resignation, which was received by FFA President Ruben Hayrapetyan.

Petrosyan told Mediamax Sport that this was probably the best decision at this moment. 

“I wouldn’t like to comment much. The decision has already been made, and this is the right option at this moment. I wouldn’t also give assessment to the work that I have done, I would only say that I tried my best to help the team succeed,” Petrosyan said.

He noted that he is going to return to Switzerland, where his family currently lives. He will take a break for some time and restart his coaching activities later. “I hope Armenia national team has only successes and victories in the future.”

Artur Petrosyan celebrated a victory in the first match of the Armenian national team under his leadership. In November 2016 the team with only defeats behind won 3:2 the match against Montenegro in Yerevan.

Another victory 2:0 was registered in the match against Kazakhstan. Then Armenians lost 4 consecutive games and group stage ended in a draw.

Petrosyan’s athletes drew against Estonia in the latest matches of 2018, followed by a defeat against Lithuania.