BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United completed signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan on four-year deal
Mkhitaryan signs with Manchester United on a four-year deal with the option on a further year.
Mkhitaryan signs with Manchester United on a four-year deal with the option on a further year.
Mourinho keeps extending his squad and his latest new member is Henrikh Mkhitaryan. He exits Dortmund for an estimated fee of €25 million. The Armenian made 140 appearances and 41 goals during his three years in Dortmund.
The young man confirms the deal and says:
“I am very proud to join Manchester United, this move is a dream come true for me. I am excited to play for a club with such an illustrious history and hope to be part of it for a long time. I thank the trust the club and José Mourinho have put in me. Finally, I believe playing for such a great club honours my father’s memory, and the inspiration and drive he gave to me when I was young.”
The club's statement on their website:
“Manchester United is delighted to announce that Henrikh Mkhitaryan has completed his transfer from Borussia Dortmund. Henrikh joins on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.”
Mourinho is convinced that he made the right decision:
“Henrikh is a very talented footballer who has been in such prolific form for both his club and his country. He is a real team player with great skill, vision and also has a good eye for goal. I am delighted he has chosen to sign for United. I believe he will make an impact on the team very quickly as his style of play is suited to the Premier League. We are all looking forward to working with him.”