Not so many Armenian players are given the chance to play in the Champions League, and this is really important for me, because I want to do everything to impress the children who are watching me playing. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
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. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
The most dangerous area is the centre, which has to be either attacked or defended in football, and it’s the same in chess. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
My father played five years for Valence in France’s second division. I’d always cry when he would leave for training. Every morning, I’d say, ‘Dad, take me with you. Please, please take me with you!’ – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Different managers give confidence in different ways. Some by hugging, others by talking or having conversations. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
I believe playing for such a great club like United honours my father’s memory, and the inspiration and drive he gave to me when I was young. I hope he is proud looking at me from the sky. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
As a footballer, you just have to try to learn what you’ve done bad and what I could do good. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
I play football like chess. You have to think a lot and anticipate what could happen after you make your move. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
I remember once Manchester United were ahead of Manchester City by eight points and ended up losing it, so everything is possible in this life. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
I did not want to later look back in my life and say, ‘Why would you not make times change?’ – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
By the time I was 10 years old, my entire life was football. Training, reading, watching, even playing football on PlayStation. I was totally focused on it. I especially loved the creative players – the maestros. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
It would be fair to say that the start of my life in Manchester was not perfect, but there have been many other times when I’ve had setbacks, and I have never given up. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
I can be very serious, but if I’m being honest, I’m very happy with the way my life has turned out. – Henrikh Mkhitaryan
