Proposals

Among the proposed options, we find Option B to be the most acceptable, as we support the inclusion of as many teams as possible in the Premier League. Our position is based on the belief that a greater number of participating teams will primarily contribute to the diversity of the championship and the strengthening of the competitive environment.

We would like to see a Premier League with 12 teams, which would bring several positive outcomes:

• Optimization of match frequency, reducing repetitive encounters between the same teams.
• Increased opportunities for Armenian footballers without imposing additional obligations on clubs.
• Enhanced competitiveness of the championship by involving a larger number of teams.

Players Considered as Trained in Armenia

Given the current situation, we do not find it appropriate to artificially increase the number of players considered as trained in Armenia within clubs. We would like to make it mandatory to have only two Armenian-trained players in the starting lineup. We see the solution to this issue through the above-mentioned proposal—increasing the number of teams in the championship rather than imposing strict limitations on clubs.

Moreover, we believe that artificial quotas will not contribute to the development of local players but may instead reduce the overall competitive level. The primary criterion should be a player's professionalism and performance rather than arbitrary restrictions.

The Issue of BKMA

We think that BKMA’s presence in Armenian football creates an artificial competitive imbalance. It hinders clubs from working with 18-20-year-old Armenian players, as many promising talents reject our offers and opt for BKMA due to the advantage of resolving their military service obligations and being closer to the national youth team. This significantly limits our ability to develop young Armenian talents.

Meanwhile, we have already established a successful track record in developing young foreign players and transferring them to European clubs. We aim to create similar opportunities for Armenian players as well.

The BKMA model contradicts the FFA’s policy of increasing the number of Armenian players in clubs, as it concentrates the best local young talents in a single team. A more effective approach would be to allow footballers with military service privileges to compete in clubs alongside experienced local and foreign players, ensuring their professional growth.

Our club is committed to utilizing our connections and resources to open pathways for Armenian talents to pursue international careers. However, given the reasons mentioned above, it is impossible to compete with BKMA in attracting young Armenian players.