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Who is new Man Utd man Henrikh Mkhitaryan? All you need to know about the £26.3m signing
JOSE MOURINHO has added his third Manchester United signing as he continues to strengthen his squad at Old Trafford by confirming the arrival of Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Mkhitaryan got his first big move when Dortmund paid more than £20m for him
United recorded their lowest ever Premier League goal tally last term and saw Louis van Gaal sacked after a fifth place finish.
The Red Devils have completed a reported £26.3million move for Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund.
But why has new boss Mourinho splashed the cash on the Armenian this summer?
However, he is definitely an attacking midfielder, albeit one with a incredible eye for goal.
His late runs into the box make him difficult to pick up and his remarkable fitness and work-rate mean he can produce them throughout the match.
Mkhitaryan also has a sweet right foot, both in open play and from dead-ball situations, with a number of his assists last season coming from corners.
His finishing ability stems predominantly not from a poacher’s instinct but impeccable technique when striking a ball under pressure or in awkward positions.
His versatility is also a strength. He usually plays as an inside right, giving him the chance to beat defenders on the outside with his terrific pace as well as attacking balls into the box from the left. However, he is equally adept on the left side or through the middle.
Who could you compare him to?
Having spent his very early years living in France, Zinedine Zidane became a hero of his.
But his late runs into the box and goals from midfield have also seen him compared to Frank Lampard or Steven Gerrard.
What do they say about him?
Liverpool and former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp: “Mkhitaryan fits us like an arse on a bucket.
"What he offers is exactly what we need."
Pundit and former Chelsea forward Pat Nevin: “He has pace, skill, a rocket of a shot and the ability to arrive in the box like Frank Lampard.
“This all singles him out as a player who must be watched or more importantly marked.”