Henrikh Mkhitaryan extends loan agreement for Roma from Arsenal | Football news

Preliminary agreement in place for Mkhitaryan to also stay in Rome next season

Henrikh Mkhitaryan extended his loan period in Rome from Arsenal until the end of the current season, with a preliminary agreement in place for the Armenian midfielder to also remain in the Serie A club for the next campaign.

Mkhitaryan has made 19 appearances for Roma since joining the Premier League in September last year, including both Serie A games the club has played since the division started again after the stoppage caused by the coronavirus pandemic .

The 31-year-old, whose contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the 2020-21 season, scored nine goals in 59 appearances for the North London club after joining Manchester United in January 2018 as part of the deal he saw move Alexis Sanchez the other way.

“I am very happy,” said Mkhitaryan on the Roma website.

Mkhitaryan’s contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the 2020-21 season

“I am happy to extend my stay here, because I still have things that I have not yet achieved and that I want to achieve.

“I can not wait.”

Roma are fifth in Serie A with 10 games of the Italian season left, nine points behind Atalanta’s fourth place in the Champions League qualifying final.

The club’s best chance of securing top-flight European football next season could come from the Europa League, with a draw of the past 16 against Sevilla expected when the tournament resumes in August.

“We are happy that Henrikh has decided to stay with us and help us continue to grow,” said Rome CEO Guido Fienga.

“The goals of the club have not changed and we always want to have players in our club, like Micki, who show their desire, professionalism and determination, who represent our club and our fans in the right way.

“I hope Micki stays in Rome for a long time – and I also want to congratulate him on the birth of his son here.”

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