Mkhitaryan Coy on Inter Future: No Point Making Long-Term Plans

FolioPitch.com – 07 August 2026 | Henrikh Mkhitaryan has extended his contract with Inter Milan, but the experienced midfielder remains coy about his future with the club.

In a recent interview, Mkhitaryan admitted that he cannot yet say whether the coming campaign will be the last of his career, insisting that there is little sense in planning too far ahead at this stage.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mkhitaryan explained that he was given no assurances over his role, and that he has to show on the pitch whether he deserves a place in the team or not.

‘I didn’t receive any guarantee, it wouldn’t even have been right, because I have to show on the pitch whether I deserve a place in the team or not,’ Mkhitaryan said.

Mkhitaryan, who has now extended his contract by a further year until the summer of 2027, feels that he can still play at a good level for another year. ‘I feel I can still play at a good level for another year, and so, together with the club, I decided to stay one more season. Then we’ll see,’ he added.

Despite his uncertainty about his future, Mkhitaryan is focused on the present and is setting his sights high. ‘We’ve never held back,’ he said. ‘We’ll try to play at our best on four fronts, I include the Supercoppa as well as the Champions League. You can’t know what the future holds; there are years when you win and years when you lose. The important thing is to be ready for every challenge, and we are. Always.’

When asked about retirement, Mkhitaryan was non-committal. ‘I don’t know. It’s impossible to decide today,’ he said. ‘I’ll have to see how I feel at the end of this season. At my age, there’s no point making long-term plans.’

Mkhitaryan’s contract extension is a significant boost for Inter Milan, who are looking to build on their recent success. The club has already won two trophies this season, and Mkhitaryan is confident that they can achieve even more.

‘We’ll try to play at our best on four fronts, and we’ll see what happens,’ he said. ‘We’ll be ready for every challenge, and we’ll give it our all.’

Mkhitaryan’s commitment to Inter Milan is a welcome sign for the club’s fans, who are eagerly anticipating the new season. With Mkhitaryan on board, Inter Milan looks set to be a force to be reckoned with in the coming campaign.