The Armenian captain has spoken about how “proud” he is to have joined United and that the move was a “dream come true”. However, it is very much expected that Mkhitaryan will quickly become an essential part of the United.
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During the press announcement, Manchester United coach José Mourinho said that he is excited to work with the Armenian star.
Manchester United have announced the signing of midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan for an undisclosed fee believed to be £30m.
In securing the signatures of Mkhitaryan and Ibrahimovic, United have signed two players who last season scored as many goals in their respective leagues combined – 49 – as their entire squad managed in the Premier League.
Despite Dortmund’s reluctance to sell, chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said last week that United’s offer was too tempting to reject, especially with the player entering the final year of his contract.
United manager Jose Mourinho confirmed it was a done deal on Tuesday, and the club published the details of the transfer on Wednesday afternoon.
It’s also suggested that Mata is not anxious by Mourinho’s arrival at Old Trafford, even though the Portuguese allowed him to leave Chelsea in January 2014, and is happy to stay at the club. “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”, said Mkhitaryan. He also spoke about the player’s eye for goal, hoping it will serve him well in the premier league.
He created 83 chances and assists on 15 in the German Bundesliga last season, while being voted Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2015/16 term.
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“I think this year the team is going to be incredible and it will be a pleasure for me to play next to these guys [Wayne Rooney and Ibrahimovic]”, the 27-year-old told MUTV. Until we have the fourth, we are still working hard.
