Dortmund star says he is off to Manchester United.
Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan celebrates scoring their first goal
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has reportedly texted his manager at Borussia Dortmund to confirm he intends to sign for Manchester United.
German newspaper BILD report Mkhitaryan sent a message to Thomas Tuchel, which read: “I go to Manchester United”.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
The BILD report also criticised Mkhitaryan for the way he has forced through the impending transfer.
He has though only worked under Tuchel for a year, previously signed by Jurgen Klopp, and is set to boost his earnings with a move to the Red Devils.
The Armenian international is claimed to be closing on his dream switch to Old Trafford.
Tottenham’s Kevin Wimmer in action with Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan
SkySports reported this week that a fee has been agreed between the two clubs, and personal terms between club and player, with a medical expected ‘within the week’.
Mkhitaryan scored prolifically for Dortmund last season, and is expected to become a first team regular at United.
He is represented by Mino Raiola, who is also Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent, and notably to United fans… also Paul Pogba’s.
France’s Paul Pogba in action
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