Russian footballer Kovalенко may change citizenship: details of negotiations

According to reports, negotiations are underway regarding the footballer’s change of citizenship. If all goes well, Kovalенко could become part of the Armenian national team as early as 2026.

Proponents report that promising Russian midfielder Oleksandr Kovalенко wants to change his citizenship to Armenian. This is reported by 'Hlavkom'.

The 22-year-old Kovalенко has experience playing for the Russian national team. In 2022, he played 45 minutes in a friendly match against Kyrgyzstan. In the current season, Oleksandr has played 14 matches for the Russian club Sochi.

Unfortunately, some Russian athletes support Putin's policies. Recently, Russian speed skater Oleksandra Sayoutina attended events related to propaganda. Her participation in such events has caused outrage and sharp discussions in the sports world.

Unfortunately, it is not the first time that Russian athletes are used to support political goals, which has a serious impact on their reputation and public perception. It is important to remember the responsibility for their actions as athletes, who are significant public figures.