Extending the contract of midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is an “absolute priority” for Inter Milan.
This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, who report that it will remain to be seen whether the former Roma and Arsenal veteran decides to continue his adventure with the Nerazzurri or not.
At the moment, Mkhitaryan’s contract with Inter runs out at the end of next June.
The Armenian international signed a two-year deal with the club last summer to join on a free transfer from Roma.
Mkhitaryan will turn 35 during the current season. However, he has shown few signs of slowing down.
On the contrary, Mkhitaryan has been in excellent form.
The 34-year-old has been a key player in the Nerazzurri’s starting eleven under Simone Inzaghi at the start of the season, as he had been throughout last campaign.
Mkhitaryan had played a key role in Inter’s run to last season’s Champions League final.
Given Mkhitaryan’s form and continued importance to the team, Inter do not see his age as a problem in the least.
The Nerazzurri want to extend the Armenian’s deal.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Extension An “Absolute Priority” For Inter Milan
According to the Gazzetta, agreeing a new contract with Mkhitaryan is nothing less than an “absolute priority” for Inter.
There are of course other outstanding contract situations in the squad. But none moreso than the 34-year-old.
Mkhitaryan is the player whose situation Inter want to sort out above all else. Then they can move on to talks with other players.
And the decision will belong to Mkhitaryan, who could choose to leave on a free transfer next summer.
The Armenian has already enjoyed a long career, including successful spells at Shakhtar Donetsk, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester United before Arsenal, Roma, and Inter.
Mkhitaryan could very well decide to commit the rest of his career to Inter if he signs a new contract, considering his age.
But on the other hand, the midfielder could decide to extend his career at a different club.
