Henrikh Mkhitaryan talks Armenia, Man United 'dream' in new docNovember 17, 2017 - 12:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - MUTV's new feature documentary 'Micki: An Armenian Hero' premiered on Thursday, November 16 night, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan recalling the momenthe knew Manchester United wanted him and how it was his ‘dream’ to become a footballer after his father, Hamlet, passed away in 1996. “I’ve trained very hard to reach my goal,” he says. “In football, everything is about click.” The filmmakers travelled to Yerevan in Armenia, where they interviewed fans and friends of the Mkhitaryan family. "Last summer, my agent called me and said that Manchester United was interested in signing me. It took me by surprise. "I said, ‘Is it real? Or is it just speculation?’ "A few days later, Manchester United’s interest was confirmed when I got a call from Ed Woodward, their executive director. He told me that the club was indeed interested in me. "While my agent and the club were negotiating the transfer, I had time to consider my options. I knew it would be a challenge to leave a good situation at Dortmund and succeed at United, but I did not want to sit in my chair as an old man and have any regrets. I was ready to move," Mkhitaryan said. “I do’t like to speak too much, I like to work more. In just one click everything was amazing for me.” He’s referring to that goal again on Boxing Day, which was United’s Goal of the Season. The documentary then segues onto the topic of Hamlet Mkhitaryan and his passing. “When he passed away I said, ‘I want to become a footballer.’ “He was always buying me the stuff that I wanted, he was really taking care of me, my sister and my mother. He was a wonderful football player and a wonderful man,” the midfield Armenian said. “When we came back to Armenia from France, we had problems with the light and water, people were suffering. We had a difficult childhood but we could survive and now everybody is happy living in good conditions.” 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |