Borussia Dortmund may extend contract with Henrikh MkhitaryanDecember 21, 2015 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Borussia Dortmund’s key priority is to extend the contract with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the club’s sport manager said, according to Armsport. According to Michael Zorc, Armenia national team midfielder whose contract with the German club expires in summer of 2017, proved himself an excellent footballer during the fall season, scoring a number of goals and assists. The new contract reportedly envisages an annual salary of €7,5 million , up from current €5,5 million. Borussia Dortmund signed a 4-year contract with Mkhitaryan in July, 2013. A statement on the club's official website read: "The Borussia Dortmund AG and FC Shakhtar Donetsk have agreed on the transfer of the Armenian international Henrikh Mkhitaryan, born on January 21, 1989. Borussia Dortmund and the player have reached a general agreement about the financial conditions of a contract expiring on June 30, 2017." 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |