Henrikh Mkhitaryan

“You have to win every battle. Every small metre counts, and you have to win your duels. Then you will see you will win the game.”

“In 1989, when I was just a baby, we moved to France because of some conflicts that were brewing in Armenia.”

“It's not called the Theatre of Dreams for nothing.”

“I don't think I will play every game, depending on the tactical situation, depending on the opponent, but I will do everything to try and help the team.”

“I keep working hard, and this will pay off.”

“My time with my father would be very meaningful, but also very short.”

“Everyone is at their best against the champions.”

“I can be very serious, but if I'm being honest, I'm very happy with the way my life has turned out.”

“It's not easy when you have a new manager because you have to try and adapt yourself to him, the team, training sessions, and the game.”

“I will not retreat; I will find the strength to reach my goal.”

“Everything is up to the players and not the tactics. They're just small details that can show you the way to play.”

“You can lose to any team and then beat your top opponents and still not be in the top four.”

“I've learned a lot from my mistakes.”

“Brazil was a very good experience. I learned a lot about how to play football, both technical and physical. There would be a hundred kids of all ages, training and doing classes together.”

“It was definitely not the salary that made me join Manchester United; I went for football reasons - for the history of the club, the league, the fans, and the coach because he is one of the best in the world.”

“There are no disappointments, just challenges.”

“Manchester United are not just any football club.”

“I know I can succeed at Manchester United, and I want to show everyone that I deserve to be a key player in this team and this league.”

“When I was six years old, my parents told me that we were moving back home to Armenia. I didn't really understand what was happening. My father had stopped playing football, and he was at home all the time.”

“I had three very successful years in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, but I had the opportunity to move to one of the biggest clubs in the highest-profile league in the world.”