Khokhlov: “Zakharyan is very lucky because he moves to chic San Sebastian”

Sochi head coach and former Real Sociedad football player Dmitry Khokhlov told what places midfielder Arsen Zakharyan should visit in San Sebastian.

On Saturday, Real Sociedad announced the signing of Zakharyan until the end of the 2028/29 season. The Russian moved to the Spanish club from Dynamo Moscow.

– I adapted quite easily to Real Sociedad. The only problem was the language barrier, but from the very first day I was provided with an interpreter and a teacher with whom I studied two or three times a week. After a couple of months, I already understood almost everything that was said. In general, Spanish is given quite easily, the main thing is to immerse yourself in the process. Compared to Dutch, it’s like flowers.

I didn’t have to learn Basque. There is no such thing that the majority of the team speaks it. Everyone is fluent in Spanish, including the Basques. Yes, they speak their own language among themselves, but they don’t switch to it in the team, no problems.

In general, Arsen was very lucky – because he moves to the chic San Sebastian. This is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. It is small but magnificent. I advise Arsen to go to the observation deck, which offers an incredible view of the city.

You should also definitely visit the Wind Comb sculpture, located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and from there walk to the embankment and walk along it. On the waterfront, by the way, is the chic La Perla Spa. It’s definitely worth a visit! You can have a great recovery there. When I played in Spain, they were our sponsors, we went there for free. The procedures are chic, – quotes the words of Khokhlov “Championship”.

Zakharyan has played five matches for Dynamo in all competitions this season, scoring two goals and making one assist.