(Photo Confirmation) Arsenal Announce Signing Of Manchester United Star
Published: January 22, 2018
With a statement on their official website, Arsenal have announced the signing of Armenia skipper Henrikh Mkhitaryan, with Alexis Sanchez moving in the opposite direction.
The Gunners have not disclosed the length of contract, but stated that the midfielder cum winger has inked a long-term deal.
On signing the deal, Mkhitaryan told arsenal.com : ''I’m very happy that we could finish this deal and I’m very happy to be here.
''It’s a dream come true because I’ve always dreamed of playing for Arsenal. Now that I’m here, I’ll do my best for this club to create history.''
The 29-year-old started his career with Armenian side FC Pyunik, followed by spells at Metalurh Donetsk, Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Dortmund.
Mkhitaryan has won Armenian Footballer of the Year award eight times.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : arsenal.com
The Gunners have not disclosed the length of contract, but stated that the midfielder cum winger has inked a long-term deal.
On signing the deal, Mkhitaryan told arsenal.com : ''I’m very happy that we could finish this deal and I’m very happy to be here.
''It’s a dream come true because I’ve always dreamed of playing for Arsenal. Now that I’m here, I’ll do my best for this club to create history.''
The 29-year-old started his career with Armenian side FC Pyunik, followed by spells at Metalurh Donetsk, Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Dortmund.
Mkhitaryan has won Armenian Footballer of the Year award eight times.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : arsenal.com
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