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​DONE DEAL: Mkhitaryan becomes a Man Utd player

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund.

The Armenia international joins the Red Devils on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

United boss Jose Mourinho said: "Henrikh is a very talented footballer who has been in such prolific form for both his club and his country."

Mkhitaryan added: "I am very proud to join Manchester United, this move is a dream come true for me. 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."

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