Henrikh Mkhitaryan says "of course it would be nice to stay" with RomaMay 18, 2020 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has confirmed his desire to stay in Italy with Roma. "Since the first day I arrived here in Rome, I feel very good in the club, in the city, and of course it would be nice to stay here," Mkhitaryan said in an interview with the Italian embassy in Yerevan. "Comparing it to England, Germany and Ukraine, it has special things. People underrate Serie A but I would say it's more than interesting to play here. "Of course it's not the same as it was 20 years ago but I'm pretty sure the league is getting better and better. I am more than happy to be here, to play in Italy with those fans is incredible... I'm really pleased to play in Roma and have fans like that." Mkhitaryan admitted he doesn't have a lot of time left until the end of his football career: "But I’m pretty sure that I’m doing my best to achieve more, because at the end of your football career everyone will remember what you have done for the club, what titles you have won." "It’s very important to leave a positive note by winning a trophy or doing something good for the club. "I always had a dream to play in the best European Championships and the best European clubs. And I’ve fulfilled my dream. "I’m working hard and mixing my talent with hard work. It’s not always easy, but sometimes you must make a sacrifice." An Arsenal midfielder, Mkhitaryan has spent the season on loan at the Stadio Olimpico. The playmaker has struggled with injuries but has impressed when he has played, contributing six goals and three assists in just 13 league starts. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |