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Mkhitaryan Reflects on Complex Journey with Mourinho

10/13/2025

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan said at the Trento Sports Festival that his relationship with José Mourinho was complex but formative.
He credited Mourinho with teaching intensity and professionalism.
Their relationship deteriorated at Manchester United, with heated arguments and nightly texts urging him to leave for Alexis Sanchez's transfer.
They reconciled at Roma, where Mkhitaryan helped win the UEFA Europa Conference League.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan said at the Trento Sports Festival that his relationship with José Mourinho was complex but formative.
He credited Mourinho with teaching intensity and professionalism.
Their relationship deteriorated at Manchester United, with heated arguments and nightly texts urging him to leave for Alexis Sanchez's transfer.
They reconciled at Roma, where Mkhitaryan helped win the UEFA Europa Conference League.