Dmitry Ulyanov resigned as sports director of Lokomotiv

Moscow football club Lokomotiv announced the resignation of Dmitry Ulyanov from the post of sports director. The contract is terminated by mutual consent of the parties.

The staff and management of FC Lokomotiv thank Dmitry Nikolaevich for the work done and a significant contribution to the development of the club. We wish all possible success in the future career, the club said in a statement.

Dmitry Ulyanov has held the position since November 2022. During this period, the team became the bronze medalist of the Russian Championship (2026). Earlier, the 44-year-old specialist worked as a sports and general director in Khimki near Moscow.

According to the portal “Championship”, Dmitry Ulyanov will be replaced by Nariman Akavov, who served as chief scout of the capital “Dynamo”. He also headed the sports department in Spartak Moscow.

After nine rounds of the Russian Premier League, Lokomotiv with seven points takes 14th place. On account of the team one victory, four defeats and four draws.

Arnold Kabanov