February 2018
Of course sometimes you need some refreshing," Mkhitaryan told
ESPN Brasilabout his departure from Manchester after a year and a half at the club.
"And I think this was the best moment for me, because there were a few things that didn't work out in Manchester… Because I was 29 years old, I wanted to play more, because I know that in a few years time I'll be able to end my football career, and it's very important for me to make my name bigger.
"That's why, maybe, it was the best moment, and the best time to change something and to get a new challenge, a new club, and start everything from zero.
September 2019
"I have to enjoy playing football, no matter the place. In England, I no longer felt happy.
"I got a call from my agent and I wanted to come, because it was a great opportunity for me. I didn't even have a discussion with my agent about money.
"Maybe I was not fitting so well in English football, so I think a change was good."
"The last month at Arsenal I was not happy, so that's why I said it was better to come to Roma and to get happy and to get the pleasure from playing football again.
"Now I am in Rome and I focus on them. This is not a step backwards as great football is played here. I wanted to change scenery and for me it is an opportunity to be seized."