Manchester United have completed the signing of 27 year old Armenian right winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan, from the German club Borussia Dortmund. Henrikh has signed a contract for four years with an option to extend for a year.
Mkhitaryan joined Dortmund in 2013 and has scored 41 goals for them. He was voted the Bundesliga player of the season for 2015/16 in a poll of his fellow professionals.
Mkhitaryan joined Dortmund in 2013 and has scored 41 goals for them. He was voted the Bundesliga player of the season for 2015/16 in a poll of his fellow professionals.
Mkhitaryan says a move to Old Trafford is a "dream come true".
"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 Jose 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."
Jose Mourinho adds: "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."
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