“My favourite team is Arsenal” – Henrikh Mkhitaryan in 2009

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Pierre Emerick Aubameyang Borussia Dortmund mit Trschützen Henrikh Mkhitaryan Borussia Dortmund DFB Pokal Fussball Stuttgarter KIckers - Borussia Dortmund Saison 2014 / 2015 (Photo by sampics/Corbis via Getty Images)

Arsenal fans have been given even more reason to get excited about the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan after it was revealed he is a fan.

The Armenian is closing in on a move to north London, with Alexis Sanchez going the other way to Manchester United, and some intriguing quotes have been found.

Speaking to UEFA during his time as a Pyunik player nine years ago, the midfielder said: ‘My favourite team is Arsenal.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan looks set to leave Arsenal as he and Alexis Sanchez go opposite ways

 Henrikh Mkhitaryan looks set to leave Arsenal as he and Alexis Sanchez go opposite ways.
Mkhitaryan, pictured in 2009 - the year of the interview - admitted he is an Arsenal fan
Mkhitaryan, pictured in 2009 – the year of the interview – admitted he is an Arsenal fan
‘I like their attacking play and fast style. Moreover, Arsene Wenger puts faith in young players while demanding results at the same time. I like that and want to play there one day.’

And it seems he will get his move, nearly a decade after first calling for it as a 20-year-old playing in his home country.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5278857/Mkhitaryan-revealed-Arsenal-fan-ahead-Gunners-move.html

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