Henrikh’s delight after supporters sing his praises
UNITED’S Henrikh Mkhitaryan has thanked fans for their support during his first season at the club – and revealed he loves his chant in a Facebook Q&A.
United fans sing ‘Whoa, Mkhitaryan, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, he’s our midfield Armenian’ to the tune of Sting’s 1987 single Englishman in New York.
The song has been endorsed again by Mkhitaryan, who enjoyed a successful first campaign at Old Trafford which culminated in him scoring the winning goal in the Europa League final against Ajax in Stockholm.
The 28-year-old’s amazing scorpion kick against Sunderland on Boxing Day was also voted goal of the season by supporters.
Mkhitaryan took part in a question and answer session on his Facebook page on Friday – and was asked by the M.E.N. if he had a message for United fans who had supported him over the season.
He replied: “People in Manchester and our fans have been great to me since the beginning and I am so thankful for that. It’s also great when they sing my song in the stands.”
Mkhitaryan gave up his time to connect with his followers across the world and answered a number of questions on everything from working with Jose Mourinho (‘he’s a winner’) to his favourite type of food (‘Italian and Armenian’).
He reassured fans he was managing to take a break during the off-season and also had a positive message telling a supporter: “Dreams come true when you work hard, are positive and believe in yourself.”
SOME OF MKHITARYAN’S BEST Q&A RESPONSES: On his chant, he told a supporter: “I love it. It’s great that our fans made a song for me and it gives me a lot of motivation when I hear it in the stadium!”
On his aims for next season: “I’d love to score more goals and give more assists... and help the team win as many trophies as possible. Will give my best!
On working with Mourinho: “Jose is a winner. He works so hard to win every single game and to make sure that we are all ready to give 100 per cent. He gives us emotion, and motivation. I have learned a lot from him and will continue to do so this season.”
On his favourite United goals: “The scorpion goal was most beautiful, but the winning goal in the Europa League final was the most important one.”
On his highlight of the season: “Definitely lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy in Stockholm. We worked so hard to win this competition and it was truly special to be able to do it. Now we are really looking forward to being back in the UEFA Champions League.”