Henrikh Mkhitaryan seals FC Shakhtar switch

30-08-10 11:33:48

The First Team has been bolstered with another skillful player, as all necessary papers had been signed to seal a five year Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s move from FC Metalurh Donetsk to FC Shakhtar. The transfer deal fee amounted to USD 7.5 million.

The Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan was born on 21 January 1989 in Yerevan. At the beginning of his career Henrikh played 69 games and scored 30 goals for Pyunik (Armenia). He joined Metalurh Donetsk in the 2009/10 season, where managed to deliver 12 strikes, having played 36 matches.

As an Armenian cap Henrikh Mkhitaryan appeared at 15 matches, scoring 2 goals.

Achievements:

Armenian Championship: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Armenian Cup: 2009
Armenian Super Cup: 2007, 2008
Best Armenian Player: 2009

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